Scientific name: Folium Cassia English name: Senna Chinese name: Fan Xie Ye 番泻叶Parts of the plant used: the sun-dried leaves.Zones of influence on the human body: the meridians of the large intestine.Flavor: bitter and sweet- circulate water and reduce distension - disperse heat and evacuate stools - stop blood (hemorrhages).To be used in case of:- constipation by heat obstruction with bloating - food accumulations - Ascites - edema - Peptic ulcer with haemorrhage.Dosage: 3 to 6 g per day in decoction.Not recommended for pregnant women.