Fan Xie Ye (Senna Leaf)
Herb 2 of 7 in Purgatives
Channels:
LI.
Properties:
Sweet, Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Folium Sennae
Chinese:
番泻叶
Tone Marks:
fān xiè yè
Translation:
Purgative Leaf of the Foreigners
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Chinese Herb Actions
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Eliminates Heat and Stagnation by Draining Downward
For constipation from heat accumulating in the intestines with abdominal fullness. Especially useful in treating habitual constipation.
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Do not use during menstruation, pregnancy, or lactation. Also contraindicated in patients with a weak constitution. Use with extreme caution and in very small dosages for patients with chronic constipation. Large dosages may result in nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Herb-Drug Interactions
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Chinese Herb Dosage
- 3-9 grams. 1.5-3 grams when steeped alone in tea. Do not cook for more than 15 minutes.
- Part used: leaf.
