Senna Stem

Senna stem, as its name justifies is the stem of the senna plant. Just like other parts of senna plant, it carries the same benefits and goodness within itself. Senna stems, in scientific terminology, are also called Cassia Angustifolia. This Natural senna stem is found to be extensive in use for the effective treatment of various types of ailments and therefore organic senna stems have a wide demand in the marketplace. It is very beneficial for many reasons as it carries so many benefits and uses. Indian herbal senna stem is very useful for weight loss as they flush out any excess toxins and this promotes loss of weight in the body. Cultivation Type: Organic Is It Dried: Dried Part: Stem

Senna pods are the dried fruits of cassia acutifolia, the pods are black or brown or greenish-brown in colour, broadly oblong, very flat legumes, curved and rounded at each extremity. They vary from 3 to 6 centimetres in length and from 2 to 2.5 centimetres in width, and contain several flat, obovate-cuneate seeds. Senna pods are milder in their effects than the leaflets, as the griping is largely due to the resin, and the pods contain none, but have about 25 per cent more cathartie acid and emodin than the leaves, without volatile oil. Parts used: Dried leaves, pods and senna stem. Constituents: Senna contains hydroxyanthracene glycosides known as sennosides. These glycosides stimulate colon activity and thus have a laxative effect. Senna pods contain many anthraquinone compounds, including dianthrone glycosides, which make up 1.5 to 3 percent of the herb. Senna pods is a strong anthraquione containing purgative that is used only in acute constipation.. Action

Senna leaves is grown from seed and requires plenty of sun. The plant is a small perennial shrub, growing from 5 to 8 meters in height with a straight woody stem and clusters of flowers that resemble candles, eventually turning into seed pods. The senna leaves have a stronger action than the senna pods. The part of this plant used medicinally valuable and its a safe and effective medicinal plant used widely throughout the world. Constituents: Senna contains hydroxyanthracene glycosides known as sennosides. These glycosides stimulate colon activity and thus have a laxative effect. Senna leaves contain many anthraquinone compounds, including dianthrone glycosides, which make up 1. 5 to 3 percent of the herb. Senna leaves is a strong anthraquione containing purgative that is used only in acute constipation. Uses: In india ayurvedic medicine, senna is used for constipation and also for skin problems, jaundice, bronchitis, liver disease, splenomegaly, typhoid fever and anemia. Tablets are the most commonly taken for constipation. An infusion is combined with fresh ginger and cloves and used for mild constipation. Tinctures are used by herbalists for short-term constipation. The world health organization (who) approves senna leaves for short-term use in occasional constipation (who, 1999) . Senna is considered a cleansing herb because of its cathartic effect and has been used as a natural laxative for centuries.

Senna pods are the dried fruits of cassia acutifolia, the pods are black or brown or greenish-brown in colour, broadly oblong, very flat legumes, curved and rounded at each extremity. They vary from 3 to 6 centimetres in length and from 2 to 2.5 centimetres in width, and contain several flat, obovate-cuneate seeds. Senna pods are milder in their effects than the leaflets, as the griping is largely due to the resin, and the pods contain none, but have about 25 per cent more cathartie acid and emodin than the leaves, without volatile oil. Parts used: Dried leaves, pods and senna stem. Constituents: Senna contains hydroxyanthracene glycosides known as sennosides. These glycosides stimulate colon activity and thus have a laxative effect. Senna pods contain many anthraquinone compounds, including dianthrone glycosides, which make up 1.5 to 3 percent of the herb. Senna pods is a strong anthraquione containing purgative that is used only in acute constipation.. Action

Senna leaves is grown from seed and requires plenty of sun. The plant is a small perennial shrub, growing from 5 to 8 meters in height with a straight woody stem and clusters of flowers that resemble candles, eventually turning into seed pods. The senna leaves have a stronger action than the senna pods. The part of this plant used medicinally valuable and its a safe and effective medicinal plant used widely throughout the world. Constituents: Senna contains hydroxyanthracene glycosides known as sennosides. These glycosides stimulate colon activity and thus have a laxative effect. Senna leaves contain many anthraquinone compounds, including dianthrone glycosides, which make up 1. 5 to 3 percent of the herb. Senna leaves is a strong anthraquione containing purgative that is used only in acute constipation. Uses: In india ayurvedic medicine, senna is used for constipation and also for skin problems, jaundice, bronchitis, liver disease, splenomegaly, typhoid fever and anemia. Tablets are the most commonly taken for constipation. An infusion is combined with fresh ginger and cloves and used for mild constipation. Tinctures are used by herbalists for short-term constipation. The world health organization (who) approves senna leaves for short-term use in occasional constipation (who, 1999) . Senna is considered a cleansing herb because of its cathartic effect and has been used as a natural laxative for centuries.

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