Alexandrian Senna


Senna


Synonyms Senna lead, senna folium , Cassia senna
BS Dried leaflets of Cassia senna (Cassia acutifolia) also known commercially as Alexandrian senna or khartoum senna and Cassia angustifolia, which is commercially known as Tinnevelly senna or Indian senna. Should not be confused with Cassia which is a common name for cinnamon.
Family Leguminosae
CC
  • 2 Anthraquinones glycosides
  • senna side A
  • Senna side B
  • Senna side C
  • Senna side D
  • Uses
  • purgative
  • gripping effect
  • Cathartic, eases bullousness, clean system of worms

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