Remedy · herb
Senna
Also: Senna alexandrina, sennosides
A traditional stimulant laxative with strong evidence.
Active compounds Sennosides
Evidence by condition
Each grade reflects the research for Senna and that condition specifically.
- BConstipation
Reliably relieves constipation by stimulating bowel movement.
1 citation
- Constipation MedlinePlus · accessed 2026-06-21
- Constipation