Fan Xie Ye (Senna)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-06-12 13:39.
Chinese Name: 
Fan Xie Ye
English Name: 
Senna
Functions and Usage: 
  • Drains downward, guides out stagnation - constipation due to heat.
  • Can also be used as a diet tea (1.5-3g).
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 3-9g (Cook less than 5 minutes)
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
  • Avoid During Pregnancy, During Nursing, and During Menstruation
Notes: 

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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