Cassia Angustifolia and Cassia Acutifolia,the Cassia senna spectrum stepped from the ancient Arabic sena.

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.

Available Product

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.

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