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     Senna (Cassia angustifolia) is a small shrub that grows in regions of the upper Nile of North Africa and Arabia . The ancient Egyptian doctors used senna over 3500 years ago for their royal patients and the elite. It was also used by the Arabian physicians as far back 9th century A.D. After being introduced to Europe during the Crusades, its popularity as an herbal remedy exploded. While available as single product, senna is often combined with a variety of aromatic herbs. 

     Senna leaf is a commonly used laxative that is commonly used for constipation. It may also be used to detoxify the body, expel worms or act as a diuretic.

     The active ingredients in senna are anthraquinone compounds. The principal active constituents are called sennosides A, B, C, and D. All four glycosides are responsible for the activity. They are composed of various configurations of aloe-emodin and rhein, and occur as glycosides in the plant. The sennosides are water-soluble, so the herb works well as a tea. The anthraquinone glycosides pass unchanged into the colon where bacteria hydrolyse the glycoside bond yielding the free anthraquinones (aglycones). These free anthraquinones are absorbed into the blood, and then re-secreted into the large intestine, where they stimulate smooth muscle contraction and defecation. If the herb is soaked in cold water, these resins are not extracted, so a cold infusion does have less of a laxative action. A hot senna tea is a stronger laxative. Senna leaf has a bitter taste and cold energy. Ayurveda says that it will reduce kapha and is employed for clearing pitta from the small intestine. Though senna is a laxative, which theoretically should be good for vata, it is a peristalsis enhancer that will provoke vata in the long run through its bitter taste and cold energy. Ayurveda also uses senna for irritating skin conditions and when one is overweight.

Because of its substantial squeezing action, senna is usually used along with warming carminative herbs, such as ginger and fennel, which reduce potential cramping.

Use caution with senna where there are hemorrhoids, inflammatory conditions of the gastro intestinal tract, diarrhea or pregnancy. Repeated use of senna or similar strong purgatives may weaken the tone of the colon. In some people, moistening therapy by laxative oil might be a better way to deal with chronic constipation.





Content : Each tablet (250mg) contains : Senna leaf 160 mg. Senna pod 80 mg.

Dosage : Adult 6 tablet, once a day at bedtime.

Indication : Laxative