Description

Specifications

Product Type
leaves/ CUT

English/Common Name
Senn, Senna, Alexandrian Senna, Tinnervelly Senna

Botanical Name
Cassia angustifolia

Origin
Egypt

General Usage

Senna is prescribed in Ayurveda as a blood purifier, laxative for relieving constipation and to treat skin diseases. Traditionally, Senna has been identified as an herbal supplement that is light to digest, and dry in nature. It is also an active ingredient in several herbal teas, used for purging and in weight loss. Senna also has antimicrobial and anti-fungal effects.

Overview

Senna is an ayurvedic herb more popularly known as senna. Senna is FDA approved nonprescriptive laxative. It is widely used in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries across the world. Apart from the pods, the leaves and roots are also used in various preparations. The active components in Senna are anthraquinone derivatives and their glucosides.

Common Names

Alexandrian Senna. Nubian Senna. Cassia Senna. Cassia lenitiva. Cassia Lanceolata. Cassia officinalis. Cassia aethiopica. Senna acutifolia. Egyptian Senna. Sene de la palthe. Tinnevelly Senna. Cassia angustifolia. East Indian Senna.

Storage Conditions:

Senna should be kept in an airtight container/ bottle away from direct sunlight in a cool & dry place.

Packing and Shipment

leaves/ CUT