10/03/2026
SENNA ALATA(Cassia Alata)
Senna Alata, also known as Cassia Alata or the Candle Bush, is a powerful medicinal plant valued for its antibacterial, antifungal, laxative, purgative, and detoxifying properties.
Traditionally, it’s used to treat typhoid, diabetes, malaria, asthma, ringworm, tinea infections, scabies, blotches, herpes, and eczema.
■ LEAVES:
• Natural laxative — relieves constipation and purifies the blood.
• Decoction of leaves helps with biliousness, hypertension, and typhoid.
• Used for piles (hemorrhoids) and skin diseases.
• Can be applied as tincture, poultice, ointment, or powder.
• Sap or paste is applied directly to cure ringworm, scabies, and fungal infections.
■ BARK:
Used to treat skin diseases, diarrhea, worms, parasitic infections, scabies, and eczema.
■ ROOT:
• Mildly laxative — infusion helps with diarrhea, uterine issues, bloating, and spleen problems.
• Topical use helps heal sores and skin fungi.
■ FLOWERS & SEEDS:
• Both are laxative and anthelmintic (expel worms).
• Infusions of the flowers help with stomach and spleen problems.
• Cooked seeds are used as a remedy for intestinal worms.
HOW TO MAKE SENNA ALATA TEA For GENERAL HEALTH OR DETOX
■ Use 2–3 grams of fresh or dried leaves per cup of water.
■ Boil water and steep the leaves for 10–15 minutes.
■ Optional: add cloves or cinnamon while steeping.
■ Strain and add natural sweetener (optional).
■ Allow to cool slightly and enjoy!
Drink once every few days, not daily
FOR CONSTIPATION:
● Boil 5–7 leaves in 2 cups of water for 10
minutes.
● Strain and drink ½ cup once a day (best at
night).
● Don’t use for more than a few days in a
row.
NOTE:
• Do NOT use continuously for more than one week. (Prolonged use may cause dependence or electrolyte imbalance.)
• Not for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Nature supports wellness.
let’s use it wisely ❤️
