{"product_id":"senna-pods-1-1-herbal-extract-co","title":"Senna Pods 1:1 (Herbal Extract Co)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSenna alexandrina.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"66\"\u003eSenna pods have been u\u003cspan\u003esed in more severe cases of \u003cstrong\u003econstipation \u003c\/strong\u003eand conditions in which \u003cstrong\u003eeasy bowel evacuation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with soft stools, is desirable such as in \u003cstrong\u003ehaemorrhoids, after colon and rectal surgery, for bowel clearance before X-ray examinations and before and after abdominal surgery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Short term application is advisable. Can be taken on the fourth day of an \u003cstrong\u003eintestinal worm protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e to cleanse the bowel of the dead parasites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"66\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcurrent administration of carminatives and antispasmodics\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as ginger (Zingiber officinale) or fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), is highly recommended. Senna should \u003cstrong\u003enot be used for more than one to two weeks. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eHistorically used across Middle Eastern, African, and European medicine for constipation, bowel cleansing, fever with constipation, and digestive stasis; widely included in pharmacopeias for short-term laxative action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaxative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstipation, conditions in which easy bowel evacuation with soft stools is desirable such as anal fissures, haemorrhoids, after colon and rectal surgery, for bowel clearance before X-ray examinations and before and after abdominal surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnergetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold, dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in Pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossibly safe when used short-term orally and appropriately. Possibly unsafe when used orally long term or in high doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use for prolonged periods. Senna should not be used for more than one to two weeks. Excessive, or chronic use, or abuse may cause electrolyte imbalance including potassium deficiency, albuminuria (a condition of having too much protein in the urine which results from damage within the kidneys) and haematuria (blood in the urine). Adverse effects include diarrhoea, fluid loss, colic and possible hepatic reactions. Do not use in intestinal upsets including irritation, inflammations, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, intestinal obstruction and stenosis, atony, irritation of the bowel, inflammatory colon diseases, appendicitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, severe dehydration states with water and electrolyte depletion or chronic constipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaution with digoxin, diuretic drugs, oestrogens, stimulant laxatives and warfarin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubstitutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhubarb, Cascara Sagrada, Aloes, Butternut, Buckthorn\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbal Extract Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45439957270724,"sku":"Senna alexandrina","price":0.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9374\/5348\/files\/SennaPods.jpg?v=1764744933","url":"https:\/\/innerbloomdispensary.com.au\/products\/senna-pods-1-1-herbal-extract-co","provider":"Inner Bloom Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}