Senna alata has numerous medicinal uses, particularly for skin problems and other ailments, as well as being used as a laxative. It's traditionally used to treat conditions like Skin Conditions: Ringworm, impetigo, scabies, tinea infections: Senna alata is often used to treat these fungal and bacterial skin infections. Eczema, psoriasis, herpes, chronic lichen planus, rash, itching: It's also used for these inflammatory and skin-related conditions. Blisters, swelling, itchiness, bleeding: Senna