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May 5, 2026 50 min

Fan Xie Ye (Senna Leaf)

from Sperb's Herbs Podcast Hosted by Dr. Greg Sperber

In this episode, we are going to be exploring another interesting Chinese herb: fan xie ye, Sennae Folium, or senna leaf. This herb is in the Chinese medical subcategory of purgatives under the category of downward draining herbs. It can be very helpful for constipation. And as usual, we will be exploring something a little different…We are going to look at science again as well as laxatives from both pharmaceutical and Chinese medical perspectives. Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb or formula. Please join us for this fascinating episode as we explore fan xie ye, Sennae Folium, or senna leaf!

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