Herbs

Beonsayeop

Senna Leaf · Sennae Folium

한글 번사엽  ·  Pinyin Fan Xie Ye

番瀉葉

Properties 性味

Taste & nature
Sweet, bitter · cold
Channels entered
Large Intestine
Actions
Purges accumulated heat and unblocks the bowels rapidly
Typical dose
1.5–3 g (steeped) to 6 g
Caution
Short-term use; cramping in excess; avoid in pregnancy and nursing

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