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Which of the following statements about Fan Xie Ye (sennae folium) is TRUE?

Besides purging the Large Intestine, Fan Xie Ye has an additional function of treating blood stagnation
Because of its salty flavor, Fan Xie Ye is able to soften hard stool to make it easier to pass
Because of its oily nature, Fan Xie Ye is able to gently lubricate the intestines to treat constipation
Fan Xie Ye is usually taken as a tea with its dosage adjusted by the patient

Fan Xie Ye is senna leaf. It is usually take by itself as a tea.

Source: Bensky, D. (2004). Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press. p. 242 [Q809]