Cassia Angustifolia and Cassia Acutifolia,the Cassia senna spectrum stepped from the ancient Arabic sena.
Contents:
- Basic Botanical Data of Cassia Senna.
- Origin of Senna.
- History and Name Origin:the Arabic sena.
- Cassia Senna Historical or traditional use.
- Phytochemicals and constituents of Cassia Senna.
- Actions and Application of Cassia Senna.
- Caution,Precaution,Pharmacology and Medical use Cassia Senna.
- Cassia Senna:Short description of process and Grade Standard.
- Preparations,Dosage and Administration of Cassia Senna.
- Research Update:Cassia Angustifolia.
Applications and Properties:
Applications:
Gastrointestinal Conditions.
Severe constipation.
Laxatives.
Properties:
People in northern Africa and southwestern Asia have used senna as a laxative for centuries. It was considered a "cleansing" herb because of its cathartic effect. In addition, the leaves were sometimes made into a paste and applied to various skin diseases. Ringworm and acne were both treated in this way.
Dosage Suggestions: Dry hydroalcoholic extract (5.5~8.0% hydroxyanthracene glycosides): 0.25~0.55 g. For laxative formula use: NMT 50mgs extracts in 24 hours.Special caution for use: Stimulating laxatives must not be used for more than one to two weeks without medical advice.
Safety and Toxicity:
Cautions:The mechanism of action of anthranoids, however, is somewhat worrisome: they seem to work primarily by damaging the cells lining the colon. 1 In general, cell damage can be a precursor to cancer, and on this basis concerns have been raised that senna might increase colon cancer risk.
Use of a stimulating laxative for longer than the recommended period can cause intestinal sluggishness.Not indicated for:Children younger than age 12,Pregnant and breast-feeding women.
Reference:
1.Cassia Angustifolia and Cassia Acutifolia,the Cassia senna spectrum stepped from the ancient Arabic sena.
last edit date:3rd,Mar.2010.
- Name:Senna leaf Extract
- Serie No:R040.
- Specifications:Total Sennosides2% 4% 8%.
- INCI Name:CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA EXTRACT
- EINECS/ELINCS No.:286-092-5
- CAS:85187-05-9
- Chem/IUPAC Name:Cassia Angustifolia Extract is an extract of the seeds of Cassia angustifolia,Leguminosae.





