Fan Xie Ye (Senna Leaf)
Herb 2 of 7 in Purgatives  |  | Channels: LI. Properties: Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Folium Sennae Chinese: 番泻叶 Tone Marks: fān xiè yè Translation: Purgative Leaf of the Foreigners |
Actions
- Eliminates Heat and Stagnation by Draining Downward
For constipation from heat accumulating in the intestines with abdominal fullness. Especially useful in treating habitual constipation.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use during menstruation, pregnancy, or lactation. Also contraindicated in patients with a weak constitution. Use with extreme caution and in very small dosages for patients with chronic constipation. Large dosages may result in nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Dosage
- 3-9 grams. 1.5-3 grams when steeped alone in tea. Do not cook for more than 15 minutes.
- Part used: leaf.
References
HerbsFormulas
- 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
- 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
- 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
- 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl
- 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
- 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
- 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi
