{"product_id":"senna-pod-organic","title":"SENNA POD ORGANIC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSenna Pod:  \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSenna alexandrina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Senna? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe sennas are scrubby desert plants that are commonly found in North Africa. Senna has small yellow flowers and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003egrayish-green \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebrittle leaflets.  The Alexandrian senna pods are green and about 1 to 3-inches long, while the Egyptian senna pods are darker and narrower. It has a faint aroma, similar to black tea and a sweetish and mucilaginous taste. It can be prepared as a fluid extract, infusion, powder, syrup, and tincture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSenna alexandrina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e may support healthy bowel elimination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormula:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINFUSION OF SENNA PODS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSenna \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSenna alexandrina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e pods: 6 to 12 (adults) or 3 to 6 (children)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGinger \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZingiber officinale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e root powder: ½ teaspoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlace the pods in a glass of lukewarm water and leave to soak for about 12 hours. Strain and add ginger root power. Use one to three tablespoons at night. Store for no more than 24 hours in the refrigerator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCautions and Contraindications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenna\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eis contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid senna if you are taking a digoxin. Senna is a stimulant laxative that can decrease levels of potassium in the body and increase risk of side effects of this drug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid senna if you are taking anticoagulant drugs, such as warfarin. Senna can cause diarrhea and increase the effect of this drug, increasing the risk of bleeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenna is listed on the FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuality Assured: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur certified organic senna pod are sustainably sourced from\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e India. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis herb is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertified Organic by Oregon Tilth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and grown without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruitful Juice Bar \u0026 Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44892639002693,"sku":null,"price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":44892639035461,"sku":null,"price":34.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44892639068229,"sku":null,"price":47.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/7316\/5381\/files\/43EB1335-E3A5-49CD-A16C-8883E22795D5.jpg?v=1776656603","url":"https:\/\/fruitfulapothecary.com\/products\/senna-pod-organic","provider":"Fruitful Juice Bar \u0026 Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}