Sen Leaf, Senna Leaf
Folium Sennae, Sennae Folium
Fan Xie Ye

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To purge feces downward

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Heat bind and accumulation, constipation w ith abdominal pain, edema distention fullness.