Senna Extract Cassia angustifolia (family Caesalpiniacea) popularly known as Senna, is a valuable plant drug in Ayurveda and modern system of medicine for the treatment of constipation, blood purification and skin health .
Senna (Cassia angustifolia Vahl.) is a native of tropical Africa and was introduced in 11th century in Tamil Nadu state of India. Senna was first used medicinally by Arabian physicians as far back as the 9th century A.D. It has long found use in traditional Arabic and European medicine as well, primarily as a cathartic. The leaves have been brewed and the tea administered for its strong laxative effect.
According to Ibn Al-Qayyim, besides being a laxative, senna relaxes the muscle and improves the texture of hair; it also helps against lice, headache, rash and epilepsy. Senna can be used for the hair in the same way that Henna is applied. The difference is Senna does not colour the hair like Henna. It makes the hair thick and glossy and improves the health of the scalp.
Senna leaves contain anthraquinone derivatives, which are present in both free and combined state. Senna contains dianthrone glycosides (1.5% to 3%). Two crystalline glucosides sennoside A & B have been reported from the leaves and pods. sennosides A and B (rhein dianthrones), extracted from senna leaves and immature pods are utilized for its purgative, antimicrobial, anticancer and antioxidant properties. The laxative property of Senna is based on two glycosides viz. Sennoside A and sennoside B.
Sennosides A and B (stereoisomers of dihydrodianthraone glucosides) contribute more than 80% of the biological activity of Senna. It’s extract possesses antibacterial and antifungal activity against a number of microorganisms. It also possesses anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic properties and has the ability to inhibit or destroy viruses. Phytochemicals of Senna have also shown to be effective in stimulating cellular regeneration, and detoxifying and cleansing.
Senna is the most widely used anthranoid drug today and has been used for centuries in Western and Eastern systems of medicine as a laxative, usually taken as a tea or swallowed in powdered form.
It has been explained by various traditional medicine systems including Unani, Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and Allopathic medicines.
Cassia angustifolia is employed in various indigenous systems of medicine against several diseases, and almost every part of the plant has diverse medicinal properties.
Considering huge health benefits of Senna, we at Ingex Botanicals have developed unique standardized extracts of Senna suitable for various needs of our customers
Ingexbotanicals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of premium-quality Senna extracts (Sennagex) from India. We also serve as a supplier and exporter to the Philippines, United States, South Korea, France, Australia, and Germany. Our Senna extract is a natural laxative and aids in weight management. Discover the benefits of this organic herbal extract today. Cassia angustifolia (family Caesalpiniaceae), popularly known as Senna, is a valuable plant used in Ayurveda and modern systems of medicine for treating constipation, blood purification, and skin health.
