Senna leaves for weight loss

The relaxing properties of senna leaves are used in programs for weight loss and body cleansing.

Infusion of Senna leaves: preparation and use

1. 2 tablespoons senna leaves pour 1 cup (200 ml) of water.
2. Close the lid and heat for 30 minutes in a boiling water bath.
3. Cool for 45 minutes at room temperature.
4. Strain, squeeze the remaining raw materials.
5. Boil water to bring the volume of the resulting infusion to 200 ml.
6. Take 100 ml of decoction overnight.
7. Duration of admission: 2-3 weeks.

Senna leaf and contraindications to its use

1. Senna leaves can not be used during pregnancy and during lactation.
2. In addition, senna leaves are completely excluded from use during the following problems:
   • strangulated hernia;
   • any acute inflammation of the peritoneum;
   • cystitis;
   • uterine bleeding;
   • peritonitis;
   • bleeding GIT;
   • spastic constipation,
   • stomach ache;
   • intestinal obstruction;
   • disturbance of electrolyte and water exchange;
   • hemorrhoids in the exacerbation phase;
   • proctitis;
   • perforated ulcer.
3. Also, senna leaves find a very cautious use in diseases of the liver and kidneys.

If you decide to use senna leaves as a means to stabilize weight or lose weight, take into account the following:

1. The laxative effect of senna usually comes in 8-12 hours.
2. Senna lowers the effect of tetracycline.
3. When an overdose occurs flatulence, colic in the abdomen, diarrhea.

Long-term (for several years) use of senna preparations can provoke:

• colitis;
• impaired liver function;
• dystrophy of the intestine;
• deposition of melanin in the intestinal mucosa;
• loss of electrolytes (mainly potassium);
• disruption of normal functioning of the kidneys and urinary tract (hematuria and albuminuria).