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flop said on 08 January 2011

I also drink a hot drink before bed to help my digestion but would not take senna to treat my chronic constipation. This is because senna is best used in low doses, to treat sporadic, mild constipation. It is not suited to treat chronic constipation. One of the side effects with extended use is lazy bowel syndrome, a condition where one becomes unable to move their bowels without chemical stimulation. Safer gastrointestinal herbs such as ginger root, peppermint and others, make wonderful tea.

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