Senna or Cassia acutifolia is a green plant with yellow flowers native to Egypt. The leaves of the senna plant are often used to treat constipation, but there is a potential for side effects in some people.
Types of Common Side Effects
Possible side effects of senna include stomach discomfort, cramps and diarrhea.
Time Frame
Senna leaf is only safe for short-term use of two weeks or less, according to RxList.
Risks
When used for long periods of time, it is possible for senna to interfere with normal bowel functioning, causing a dependence on laxatives to achieve normal regularity. Senna also has the potential to lower electrolyte levels in your body over time, damaging your heart and cardiovascular system as well as your muscles.
Drug Interactions
Senna leaf has the potential to increase the side effects of the heart drug digoxin or to cause a shortage of blood potassium when combined with diuretic medications like Lasix. When taken with warfarin, senna increases your risk of developing heavy, uncontrollable bleeding following an injury or surgery.
Considerations
If you have a history of hemorrhoids, low electrolytes or are prone to dehydration or diarrhea, it is not safe for you to take senna leaf due to its side effects. Since its effects upon fetal and infant development are unknown, you should not take senna leaf if you are pregnant or nursing.
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