Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in Ayurvedic, Unani, and Arabic medicine for centuries as a powerful stimulant laxative for treating occasional constipation, as well as for gastrointestinal cleansing and to expel intestinal worms.
Potential Benefits: May induce a bowel movement within 6-12 hours by stimulating colonic peristalsis and increasing intestinal fluid secretion, effectively relieving occasional constipation in the short term.
Warnings: Avoid prolonged use (beyond 1-2 weeks) as it can cause laxative dependence, electrolyte imbalances (hypokalemia), and melanosis coli; contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding (may cause uterine stimulation and pass into breast milk), in intestinal obstruction, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and appendicitis.
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