1 oz. Senna Pods (Senna alexandrina) Organic & Kosher India

Description

Common Name
Standardized: senna
Other: Alexandrian senna, Indian senna, true senna
Botanical Name
Senna alexandrina
Mill.
Plant Family:
Fabaceae
Synonyms
Cassia acutifolia
,
Cassia angustifolia
,
Cassia lanceolata
,
Cassia senna
,
Senna acutifolia
,
Senna angustifolia
Overview
Introduction
Senna, a small, scrubby plant that grows in the deserts of North Africa.
Constituents
rhein-dianthrone diglycosides, dianthrone diglycosides, monoanthraquinone glycosides and aglyca, hydroxyanthracene glycosides, calculated as sennosides B (Mr 863) Albumen, mucilage, starch, volatile oil, resin, salts of potassium and calcium, and a principle resembling cathartin.
Parts Used
Seed pods
Typical Preparations
As a tea, in capsules, within herbal preparations and sometimes in esoteric food dishes
Precautions
Specific:
Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. Consult a healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing a baby. Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not for long-term use.
General:
We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.