TCM: Listed under ‘Herbs that clear Heat’, included in ‘Herbs that drain Fire’, bitter, sweet, salty, slightly cold Senna tora enters the Liver, Large Intestine and Kidney channels. It clears Heat, cools Wind-Heat or Heat in the Liver,relieves Liver Yang rising and moistens the intestines to ease bowel movements.
General: Eye problems such as red, swollen, painful eyes, photosensitivity, blurred vision, headaches and dizzziness from rising Liver Yang, constipation, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure,