You can also mix Senna with pleasant tasting herbs such as anise, fennel, peppermint, chamomile, ginger, coriander or licorice. Drink one cup a day, either in the morning or before bed, for no more than a few days. To take Senna in capsule form, simply follow the package directions. For older children and people over 65, start with a low-strength preparation and increase the dose if necessary. Don't be tempted to use more these small amounts of Senna.
Larger doses can cause diarrhea, nausea and severe abdominal cramping with possible dehydration.