Senna Alata Candle bush
Senna is actually a flowering plant that belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. It wears yellow, white and pink flowers. It is considered a powerful laxative due to the presence of compounds called anthraquinones. The glycosides anthraquinone derivatives are known as senna glyvcosides or sennocides named after its kind of senna. Different forms of these glycosides are referred to as A, B, C and D.
Almost all components have medicinal value and have been used for thousands of years in herbal medicine in India. The leaves have been used in traditional Chinese medicine as herbal laxatives but are unsuited for regular use. Senna is available in health food stores in the form of capsules and tablets, loose tea and tea bags and liquid extracts. Undiluted dried root of this herb is also available. The pods also have a laxative effect but they are less powerful than the leaves. So, what is senna used for?
Senna Plant Benefits for the skin:
This beautiful herb can be really beneficial for the skin. Exposure to radiation, environmental pollutants and harsh chemicals negatively affect our skin health, leading to a number of skin conditions. Natural herbs are an effective and inexpensive way to get radiant skin and keep skin problems on the bay. Some of the ways that senna can benefit your skin are as follows.
Treatment of skin conditions:
The essential oils, resin and tannin in senna, can relieve inflammation of the skin. Senna is used in India for this purpose. It becomes a paste, which can be used as a compress to cure ringworms, wounds and burns.Treatment of skin infections:
The antibacterial property of senna can help in the treatment of dermatological or skin conditions. The paste made from senna leaves is effective in the treatment of skin infections such as acne, as well as inflammatory conditions such as eczema. Acetone and ethanol present in senna can combat microorganisms that cause acne.
I use this plant for tea but more for decoration in my garden.
SENNA ALATA.