Senna
Senna Alexandrina (Latin)
Kortalind (Mandinka)
The flowers, fruits, and leaves can be dried for later use. The medicinal benefits of this plant have been known for thousands of years.
Medicinal:
Laxative Properties
Purgative
Parasite Cleaning
Anti-inflammatory Properties
Weight Loss
Psoriasis, acne, eczema,
Use of the drug is contraindicated in case of intestinal obstruction and acute intestinal inflammation. Ethanol extracts of leaves of Senna alexandrina show inhibitory activity against Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, but not against gram-negative bacteria. A decoction of the pods is drunk to get rid of intestinal worms and to cure difficulties in breathing.
An infusion of the leaves is drunk to overcome flatulence and convulsions and to stop nosebleeds.
Links:
https://www.organicfacts.net/?s=senna
http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Senna+alexandrina
Senna Alexandrina (Latin)
Kortalind (Mandinka)
The flowers, fruits, and leaves can be dried for later use. The medicinal benefits of this plant have been known for thousands of years.
Medicinal:
Laxative Properties
Purgative
Parasite Cleaning
Anti-inflammatory Properties
Weight Loss
Psoriasis, acne, eczema,
Use of the drug is contraindicated in case of intestinal obstruction and acute intestinal inflammation. Ethanol extracts of leaves of Senna alexandrina show inhibitory activity against Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, but not against gram-negative bacteria. A decoction of the pods is drunk to get rid of intestinal worms and to cure difficulties in breathing.
An infusion of the leaves is drunk to overcome flatulence and convulsions and to stop nosebleeds.
Links:
https://www.organicfacts.net/?s=senna
http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Senna+alexandrina