Senna Pods
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Botanical Name |
Cassia angustifolia/Cassia senna |
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Family |
Caesalpiniaceae/leguminoseae |
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Description |
Leaves: lancelolate, petiolate 1-5cm long, 0.5-1cm |
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Native to |
Egypt, Africa, Jordan, India |
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Parts used |
Fruit pods, leaves |
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Harvesting |
In winter |
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Classification |
Bitter |
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Actions |
Antispasmodic, cathartic, laxative |
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Constituents |
Leaf: Anthraquinone glycosides: sennosides A and B based on aglycones sennidin A and sennidin B, sennosides C and D, palmidin A, rhein anthrone Naphthalene glycosides: tinnevellin glycoside and 6-hydroxymusizin glycoside Fruit: sennosides A and B Naphthalene glycosides: tinnevellin glycoside and 6-hydroxymusizin glycoside Mucilage; polysaccharides composed of arabinose, galactose, galacturonic acid Flavonoids, volatile oil, sugars, resins |
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Combines with |
Cardamon, ginger, fennel |
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Digestive |
Constipation |
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Cautions |
Do not take when pregnant Only use under the supervision of a professional |