Category
Purgatives
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Sennae Folium
English Name
Senna
Dosage
1.5-3g
Entering Channels
LI
Flavor
bitter
Temperature
cold
Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Contraindicated
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Chinese Herbal Formulas (Comprehensive List)
Individual Essential Oils
Kampo Name
Kampo Number
Kanji
Katakana
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Key Characteristics:
Cautions & Contraindications:
- Contraindicated in women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or have a history of heavy bleeding. At the higher dosage, contraindicated for those who are weak.
Actions & Indications:
- Drains downward and guides out stagnation: for constipation due to heat accumulation in the intestines. Can be used for both acute and chronic problems. Often used alone.
