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Gentle Senna ™
Dr. Fung's Senna Herbal Supplement
90 Tablets   

Symptoms

• Constipation

• Promote digestion / Relieve congestion at the center - acute constipation

Therapeutic Actions

Treat constipation

Chinese Therapeutic Effects

Clear excess heat
Regulate body's water content
 

Administration

Internal: 3 tablets before bedtime, or 2 to 3 tablets TID
90 tablets, 750 mg, 15 day supply

Contraindications: Reduce dosage if diarrhea results
 

Ingredients

• Microcos Paniculata po bu ye

• Lonicera flower jin yin hua

• Senna leaf fan xie ye

• Prunus seed yu li ren

• Pueraria flower ge hua

• Magnolia bark hou po

• Aurantium fruit zhi shi

• Rhubarb rhizome da huang

Formula Rationale

This is an empirical formula based on Dr. Fung’s 60 years’ clinical experience.
Constipation is generally caused by three factors. The first is diet imbalance. In addition to providing necessary nutrients, food intake should also contain enough fiber and water content to regulate bodily functions; decrease in fiber and water can result in constipation. Another dietary cause of constipation is excess heat which can result from eating too many fried foods and meat.

The second factor is occupational. Many individuals sit at their jobs for long periods. Thus, constipation results due to inactivity.

Finally, fever or other illnesses can lead to a decrease in the body’s water content. In such cases, constipation is a complication which usually disappears when the illness is resolved.

The ingredients in this formula are aimed at eliminating excess heat, relieving stress caused by sitting for long periods, and supplementing fiber intake. Microcos (po bu ye), lonicera (jin yin hua) and senna (fan xie ye), are herbs that clear heat. Prunus (yu li ren) moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels. Pueraria flower (ge hua) relieves abdominal fullness.
 

Clinical Notes

Take this formula with 64 oz of hot water daily. Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables should be increased, as should exercise.

Additional Formulas

• Use Aquilaria 22 for chronic constipation due to Qi stasis or parasites. Aquilaria 22 is a more forceful formula, whereas Gentle Senna is gentler on the system. The two formulas may be combined for chronic constipation
• Consider combining Aquilaria 22 (2 to 3 tablets TID) with Eight Treasures (2 to 3 tablets TID) with seniors who have Qi deficient constipation

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