Senna italica
North African and Middle Eastern wild senna used in Saharan and Sudanese traditional medicine as laxative, for skin diseases, and fever. Milder than Alexandrian senna. Contains sennosides A and B. Bedouin remedy for constipation and stomach complaints.
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Cardiac glycosides (electrolyte depletion), diuretics.
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Abdominal cramps, diarrhea. Electrolyte depletion with chronic use.
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