Botanical Name: Senna alexandrina
Forms Available: Dried leaf, Powdered leaf
Native to Egypt, Senna leaf is a potential herb widely grown in countries like Somalia and India as well. It contains dianthrone glycosides, Sennosides A and B, Sennosides C and D, and aloe. It is used in the treatment of a number of health conditions, such as constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and anal fissures. Senna extracts are used in herbal teas to promote weight management and detoxify the body. \n \nFamily: Fabaceae Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae Tribe: Cassieae Genus: Senna
