*SENNA LEAF TEA HEALTH BENEFITS*
-Detoxing with senna leaf tea improves the effectiveness of all other detoxes
-Cleans and strengthens the terrain of the body.
-A cure mentioned in the sunnah
*Weight Loss*
Senna tea can help to flush out excess toxins and residual waste matter out of the body, which promotes weight loss. However, much of the weight that is “lost” is water weight. So, consuming the tea should also be paired with dietary restrictions and exercise to have a full effect.
*Laxative*
The sennosides found in this tea stimulate peristaltic motion and rapid detoxification through its laxative effect. This helps treat constipation. Senna is approved by the FDA as a nonprescription laxative.
A bowl of dried senna leaves which is used to make senna tea
Senna tea is a popular herbal treatment made from the leaves of the senna plant. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
*Treats Hemorrhoids*
Senna helps in reducing swelling and quick healing of anal fissures and other hemorrhoids due to its laxative effects.
*Treats Indigestion*
If you are struggling with constipation, bloating, cramping or indigestion, senna tea can often help by promoting the normal flow of food and waste matter through your bowels.
*Diuretic*
This specialty tea is also well-known as a diuretic, meaning it stimulates urination. This can release excess salts, fats, toxins and water from the body. Senna can often result in dehydration, so make sure you are staying well hydrated.
*Skin Care*
Senna tea, due to the presence of tannin, resin, and essential oils, is used to treat wounds, burns, and ringworms. Its anti-bacterial properties are also useful in fighting acne, and other skin ailments.
*Hair Care & Color*
Applying senna to your hair will ensure stronger, thicker, and voluminous hair. It also acts as a natural hair highlighter which gives ash blonde to golden color.
*Anti-Parasitic*
Certain compounds found in senna tea, such as sennosides, possess anti-parasitic effect. By eradicating intestinal worms and other gut parasites, this tea can help ensure that you get as many nutrients as possible from your meals.
*Anticancer Potential*
To gain more clarity, a study was conducted in 2005 and researchers found that when the rats were administered with a dose of 30 and 60mg/kg for 110 weeks, there was no tumor activity. On the other hand, when the rats were administered with the same amount of senna extracts, as well as tumor-initiating agent, *the study showed that senna could actually help reduce the tumor.*
With all the research out, consuming a moderate amount of senna tea is a great way for you to stay healthy and avoid any risks.
*Anti-inflammatory*
Traditionally, senna tea has been used for a wide variety of inflammatory conditions, including headaches, fevers, and inflammation of joints and tissues.
*How To Make Senna Tea?*
Senna tea can easily be made at home and requires only a small amount of senna leaves for its preparation. Despite being native to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, the senna plant has also been cultivated in the US and other parts of the world. So you can also grow your own senna shrub, as it is much easier to access the leaflets to make this tea. Once the leaflets are harvested and dried, they can be used to their full effect. Use 1 tablespoon of leaves in 1 mug of boiled water. Mix it well, strain the leaves and drink when it is warm enough to drink.