● Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
● English/Common Name: Senna Leaves
● Botanical Name: Cassia angustifolia
● Indian Names: Sonamukhi
● Origin: India
Faintly herbaceous, with a slightly tea-like scent.
A fine, botanical powder.
A pale, greenish-yellow powder.
Senna is a shrub that grows in the tropical regions of India. Its leaves and pods contain compounds called sennosides, which are responsible for its strong laxative effect. The leaves are generally considered to be more potent and can cause more cramping than the pods. It is an effective medicine but should be used with caution.
● French: Feuilles de séné
● German: Sennesblätter
● Chinese: Fānxiè yè (番泻叶)
● Arabic: ورق ا (Waraq al-sana)
● Spanish: Hojas de sen
● Russian: Листья сенны (List’ya senny)
● Japanese: センナ葉 (Senna ha)
Senna leaves are one of the most powerful and widely used stimulant laxatives in Ayurveda and traditional medicine. The primary property is Virechana (purgation). It is used for the short-term relief of acute constipation. It has a heating potency and works by irritating the lining of the bowels, causing muscle contractions that lead to a bowel movement. It primarily acts on the Pitta and Kapha doshas.
● For Constipation Relief (Short-Term): Steep half to one teaspoon of the powder in a cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink before bedtime. Effects are typically felt within 6-12 hours. Do not use for more than one week.
We source our Senna leaves from trusted cultivators in Tamil Nadu, ensuring they are harvested and processed according to high standards.
The leaves are carefully dried and ground into a fine powder, ensuring a consistent and potent product.
