The Alexandrian leaf or, as it is called in another way, the senna leaf, has long been used to treat many human diseases. It also has another famous name - Cassia Holly.
Dry senna extracts are used as an effective laxative for the usual constipation,
intestinal atony. The Alexandria leaf, unlike many other medicines, acts on the patient’s body very gently, therefore, when used, a person, as a rule, does not feel discomfort. It does not cause too
loose stools and severe
pain in the intestines. The Alexandrian leaf stimulates appetite well. It is also used as a component of anti-hemorrhoidal tea. Among the positive effects of this drug on the body, the effect of senna on the antitoxic and biliary functions of the liver should be noted.
The Alexandrian leaf, whose properties are determined by its chemical composition, contains a large number of anthraglycosides, sterols, flavonoids, organic acids and alkaloids. Senna contains magnesium, zinc, copper, calcium, potassium, selenium and other micro and macro elements. Cassia acutifolia is a perennial tropical plant (shrub, shrub) of the legume family. Its height reaches 1 m.
Cassia has whole, lanceolate, spiky leaves. They are leathery and short-leaved. The leaves of this plant are complex, regular, paranormal, have up to 8 pairs of leaves. It is they that are the medicinal raw materials, popular in many countries of the world. The Alexandrian leaf
blooms with yellow flowers collected in a brush (axillary inflorescences). Flowering occurs from June to August. Fruits (small beans with many seeds) ripen in late September. The homeland of this plant is considered to be the coast of the Red Sea, the Nile Valley and the
Arabian Peninsula.The Alexandria leaf should not be taken without consulting a physician, since it, like most traditional medicines, can cause a number of side effects. So, when applying dry senna extract, sharp abdominal pain, flatulence, and strong rumbling can occur. Although such phenomena are extremely rare and disappear after stopping the use of this drug, it is impossible to accept the Alexandrian leaf uncontrollably. With its long-term use, the organism is often accustomed to cassia preparations, which reduces its effectiveness.
This popular folk laxative is available in tablets or in the form of crushed dried leaves in packs and briquettes. Tablets are consumed in 1-2 pcs. daily before meals or at night.
The infusion of the leaf is prepared from 2 tablespoons of dry raw materials, which are placed in a small enameled bowl and steamed with a glass of boiling water. The container is closed with a tight lid and heated for another half hour. Ready infusion is cooled. After that, it is filtered, the sheet is squeezed out and the infusion volume is again brought up to 250 ml with warm boiled water. The finished product is stored in cool up to 2 days. Usually, such an infusion is taken in the morning and before bedtime in 1/3 or 1/2 cup.