Digest Number 2286

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In a message dated 7/20/03 6:26:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, herbal remedies writes:

 

Re: Chronic Constipation

 

My Uncle suffers from horrid constipation. The Doc says it is because on

every friday whether they needed it or not Grandma would give all the children

something to 'clean them out'. Well it did work... So now he drinks senna tea

every evening without fail. It has been a God send to him. Patty

 

 

Senna is such a harsh laxative it should not be used on a regular basis. There are other options that are kinder to the body.

mjh

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I don't agree with that MJ. Senna leaf and pod are great cathartics. As such, they create peristalsis and stimulate glandular secretions. The biochemical properties work directly on the tissue of the bowel regardless of nerve supply. It is true that you should use it on a gradient scale and works best with other cathartics such as Casgara Sagrada, Turkey Rhubarb, and Cape Aloe, but I've had some patients with little to no bowel strength on it for well over a year with no deleterious effects. As their bowel strengthened, the dosage cut back, but that only makes sense.

 

Love,

 

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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foxhillers

herbal remedies

Sunday, July 20, 2003 7:06 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Digest Number 2286

In a message dated 7/20/03 6:26:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, herbal remedies writes:

Re: Chronic ConstipationMy Uncle suffers from horrid constipation. The Doc says it is because on every friday whether they needed it or not Grandma would give all the children something to 'clean them out'. Well it did work... So now he drinks senna tea every evening without fail. It has been a God send to him. Patty

Senna is such a harsh laxative it should not be used on a regular basis. There are other options that are kinder to the body.mjh