Senna leaves+peppermint oil+caraway oil

A fixed combination of senna leaves, peppermint oil and caraway oil, which has the status of a recommendation according to Commission E and is therefore referred to as a sample.

The combination senna leaves, peppermint oil and caraway oil consists of:

• Sennae folium (senna leaves)
• Menthae piperitae oleum (peppermint oil)
• Carvi fructus (see caraway oil below)

has a lanxiering and antispasmodic effect.

The combination is used for constipation.

The individual substances must be included as individual monographs according to their daily dose.

In individual cases, cramp-like gastrointestinal complaints may occur. Long-term use may lead to albuminuria, haematuria and electrolyte loss.

Long-term use due to potassium deficiency increases the effect of cardiac glycosides and the effect of antiarrhythmics can be influenced. Potassium losses can also be intensified by adrenal cortex steroids, liquorice root and thiazide diuretics.