Every staff has special staff officers. This section addresses the specific duties of each special staff officer. The number of special staff officers and their responsibilities vary with authorizations, the desires of the commander, and the size of the command.
Definition (NCI). An extract made from the dried leaflets on the pods of Cassia angustifolia or Cassia acutifolia with cathartic activity. Dimeric glycosides in dried senna extract are converted to the active monoanthrones by bacterial action in the colon.
1 Taking senna by mouth is effective for short-term treatment of constipation. 2  Senna is an FDA-approved nonprescription drug for adults and children ages 2 years and older. 3  However, in children ages 3-15 years, mineral oil and a medication called lactulose might be more effective than taking senna. Constipation. 2  Taking senna by mouth is effective for short-term treatment of constipation. 3  Senna is an FDA-approved nonprescription drug for adults and children ages 2 years and older. 4  However, in children ages 3-15 years, mineral oil and a medication called lactulose might be more effective than taking senna.