Hi, everyone. Please be careful with herbs, including Senna. Remember, just because it's "natural" doesn't mean it's necessarily safe. Senna contains anthraquinones, which are compounds that stimulate the bowel. That's the good part that makes this herb so tempting for so many of us. However, many experts believe that with regular use, these herbs can actually damage the nerves that serve the bowel, leading to chronic constipation. Bottom line? These aren't really any better than chemical laxatives. I was once advised by a holistic healer to use senna no more than once a week. Kind of like a cleansing. Good luck. Ellen
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>> Date: 7/19/01 11:50:58 PM
>> Subject: RE: I need your help!
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>> Janet..this is Marianne...what is senna? a tea?
>> --- Janet Karam <janetk7@earthlink.net> wrote:
>> > Dear Lesa,
>> >
>> > Good luck with the doc tomorrow. I have tried many
>> > different pain meds.
>> > Oxycontin is so different, in that it provides
>> > relief, but I still feel
>> > like Janet...though at times I may need to sleep or
>> > rest more than a
>> > "normal" person. It does not leave me pain free, but
>> > the pain is
>> > manageable, in my mind, I can put it aside, and go
>> > on with my daily
>> > activities. Constipation is the worst side effect, I
>> > manage that my taking
>> > senna.
>> >
>> > I'll be praying for you tomorrow...please let us
>> > know how your appointment
>> > goes.
>> >
>> > Love,
>> >
>> > Janet
>> >
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>--- Janet Karam
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