Are you familiar with senna leaves ? These foliage helping to combat constipation, but also against witchcraft. Indeed, this plant has many benefits and possible uses!
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Senna leaves: a plant ally for our health
Senna is a plant known the world over. However, there are several varieties, such as Cassia Italica, which grows mainly in India.
This plant is then used in hair dyes as a neutral base. But the leaves don't stop there! They are also regularly eaten in Mauritania, East Africa and Senegal. And in many Muslim countries, such as North Africa.
Besides, senna leaves in Arabic is said to be " sana makki ". The plant is often referred to in this way in natural shops, as it is a remedy used against witchcraft by Muslims. On the other hand senna leaves in Wolof are called leydour ".
In this West African country, the foliage is used for its medicinal properties, as well as being more productive in agricultural terms.
You can find sana makki in our shop, sold in its form of dried leavesIdeal for making infusions. Drink pure or mix with other medicinal plants.
Sana makki leaves and their benefits
For hundreds of years, the Cassia Angustifolia or Senna Alexandrina is used to treat temporary constipation. It has to be said that it is a powerful laxative and purgative, which stimulates and accelerates transit.
What's more, Senna leaves can help relieve haemorrhoids in the first instance. Then, ultimately, to help make them disappear, as these swollen veins are one of the collateral damages of constipation.
It is also a purgativewhich can be used to cleanse the intestine. Useful when undergoing radioscopy or colonoscopy.
Lastly, senna leaves are often described as a solution for witchcraft. eaten witchcraft (sihr). It can cause stomach ache, burning, nausea, gas, vomiting...
It is then consumed in the form of herbal tea, to which can be added sidr leaves – jujube tree.
Senna leaf tea for slimming
It is true that this plant can be used to lose weight. It helps to evacuate not only faeces, but also water and stored fat.
However, it is advisable to compensate for water loss, and always seek medical advice beforehand. To use sana makki, boil water and leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes.
You can add a teaspoon of black cumin honey for a sweet touch!
Precautions to take with your herbal tea
- It is always advisable to consult a health professional before taking food supplements. Cannot be used as a substitute for medication.
- Follow the recommended doses carefully.
- Do not exceed a course of treatment of more than 10 consecutive days.
- Not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women or children.
- Do not consume if you suffer from colon disease or heart problems.
Frequently asked questions about senna leaves (Sana makki)
What is Sana makki (senna leaves) and where does it come from?
Le Sana makkiSenna, or senna leaves (Senna Alexandrina), is an ancestral remedy used particularly in the Maghreb and West Africa. Native to Egypt, this powerful plant is renowned for its purgative properties and its uses in prophetic medicine.
What health benefits do these leaves offer?
Used as an herbal tea, these leaves are an excellent powerful laxativerecommended to relieve temporary constipationto soothe haemorrhoids and to prepare the transit before colonoscopy. They are also used in certain traditions to ward off evil spells (witchcraft).
How do I prepare an infusion of Sana makki?
To make your herbal tea, bring some water to the boil, then leave the senna leaves to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. You can add a spoonful of black cumin honey for a sweet, soothing note.
What precautions should be taken with this herbal tea?
This herbal tea is not a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult a health professional before use, especially in cases of pregnancy, breast-feeding, severe digestive disorders or heart disease. Use in moderation: no more than 10 consecutive days.
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