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What senna is

Senna comes from the leaves and pods of the plant Senna alexandrina. Its natural compounds called sennosides nudge the bowel to contract and move things along. That is the whole trick. It does not cleanse your soul by itself. It simply stimulates the intestine.

You will find senna as loose leaves, tea bags, and standardised tablets or syrups. Tablets often list the dose as sennosides in milligrams. Leaves and teas are measured by teaspoons or tablespoons.

When you should use senna

• Occasional constipation such as travel, a change in routine, not enough fibre or water for a day or two.
• Short courses only, generally a few days up to a week unless your clinician says otherwise.

When to give it a miss or speak to your GP first

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Children under twelve unless a clinician advises.
• If you have ongoing gut issues such as inflammatory bowel disease, bowel obstruction, severe tummy pain, unexplained weight loss, or blood in stool.
• If you take medicines that affect electrolytes such as some diuretics, corticosteroids, or digoxin.
• If constipation is frequent or long standing. That is a sign to check in with your GP.

How to take senna

Products vary, so always read the label on what you have. These patterns help.

Leaves or tea

• Start small with one to two teaspoons of dried leaves in 250 ml to 300 ml of hot water.
• Steep for 10 minutes and cover the cup while it steeps.
• Drink once in the evening. Expect a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.
• If it is too strong with cramps or urgency, shorten the steep time or use fewer leaves next time.

Tablets or syrup

• Follow the on pack dosage for adults, often taken at night.
• Give it two to three nights at most, then reassess. Do not keep stacking doses if nothing is happening. Speak to a clinician.

A note on taste

Senna tea can be bitter. A squeeze of lemon or a spoon of honey using a wooden or plastic spoon takes the edge off.

Hydration and what to expect

• Hydrate well. Aim for at least 1,5 to 2 litres of fluids in the day.
• Go gently the next morning and stay near a loo if you can.
• Mild cramping can happen. Severe cramping is your cue to stop and seek advice.
• Do not rely on senna daily. Build a base with fibre rich foods, regular movement, and a calm loo routine.

For eaten sihr

If you follow a ruqyah guided approach that includes senna, use this structured version of the method you provided. It blends spiritual practice with practical safety notes.

You need

• One tablespoon SunnahCure Senna leaves
• One Ruqyah sheet. Choose one of these: Ayat against Sihr, Ayat against Zina or Love jinn, or Complete Quran
• 500 ml spring water
• Optional additions
• One teaspoon SunnahCure Sidr
• One tablespoon SunnahCure honey and avoid a metal spoon if you prefer
• One tablespoon SunnahCure black seed powder

Instructions

1. Prepare ruqyah water, 500 ml for this drink. If you use a Ruqyah sheet, place one sheet in 5 to 25 litres of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Use sheets one at a time so they do not stick. If the script has not lifted, gently stroke the sheet under water until it does. Remove the sheet. Your ruqyah water is ready. If you read yourself, recite over the water using the verses listed below.
2. Make the senna drink. Pour 500 ml hot water that is not boiling over one tablespoon of SunnahCure senna leaves. Cover for 10 minutes to keep the vapour in. You may add Sidr, honey, and black seed powder as noted above.
3. How to take it. When warm and not hot, drink it all in the morning on an empty stomach. Avoid food or drink for at least 30 afterwards.
4. How long. Seven days. If problems remain, repeat one month later. After that, leave 3 months before repeating again. Senna causes fluid loss, so do not overuse it.

Important notes

• Senna is a laxative. Diarrhoea is common.
• Pain can suggest either a brew that is too strong or, in your framework, that sihr was eaten. If pain is severe or persistent, stop and seek medical advice.
• Keep up fluids and consider oral rehydration if stools are very loose.

The water should at best contain all the ayat against sihr, but at least the following suwar/ayat:

• 7 x Al Fatiha
• 7 x Ayat al Kursi
• 7 x Al Araf: 117-122
• 7 x Yunus: 81-82
• 7 x Taha: 68-70
• 7 x Al Ikhlas
• 7 x Al Falaq
• 7 x An Nas

Intestinal cleanse

You need

• One tablespoon SunnahCure Senna leaves
• One Ruqyah sheet. Choose Shifa Ayat or Complete Quran
• 500 ml spring water
• Optional additions
• One tablespoon SunnahCure honey
• One tablespoon SunnahCure black seed powder

Instructions

1. Prepare ruqyah water as above by the sheet method or your own recitation.
2. Brew by pouring 500 ml hot water that is not boiling over one tablespoon of senna leaves. Cover for ten minutes. Add the optional honey and black seed if you wish.
3. Drink warm in the morning on an empty stomach.
4. Course length is seven days. If needed, repeat after one month, then leave three months before another round.

Notes

• Diarrhoea is expected and cramps can happen. If pain is strong, stop.
• Rehydrate with plain water, soups, or an oral rehydration solution to maintain electrolytes.

Safety snapshot

• Do not use senna long term. It can lead to dependency and low potassium.
• Skip it if you have severe tummy pain, fever, or blood in stool.
• Talk to your clinician if you take diuretics, digoxin, corticosteroids, or if you have kidney problems.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, or have a complex medical history, ask first.

Where to buy

You can find SunnahCure Senna leaves along with Ruqyah sheets, Sidr, honey, and black seed powder directly from SunnahCure. Buy from a trusted source and check packaging dates.

This information supports, not replaces, guidance from your GP or pharmacist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Senna