Senna is an herb. It is a large genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae. This diverse genus is native throughout the tropics, with a small number of species in temperate regions. Senna is an FDA-approved non prescription laxative. The leaves and the fruit of the plant are used to make medicine. It is used to treat constipation and also to clear the bowel before diagnostic tests such as colonoscopy. Paste of Senna Leaves is applied to treat various skin diseases.
