Senna leaves, Usage/Application : Medicinal Use

Senna (Senna Angustifolia) herb’s leaves and pods have been shown the laxative activity. Senna belongs to the family- Fabaceae, collectively serves purgative, anthelmintic, antipyretic, cathartic, laxative, vermifuge, diuretic, detoxing, colon cleansing & body detoxing properties.  The medicinal property of Senna can be attributed mainly to the anthraquinone glycosides, especially sennoside A and B. It resistant to acid digestion in the stomach as well as enzymatic digestion by small intestine due to possessing beta-glycosidic bond, typical dietary fibers. Due to an inability to be metabolized and absorbed, they are then sent to the large intestines (colon) where colonic bacteria (of the Bifidobacterium class) can hydrolyze the bond and release free rhein anthrone, which is bioactive in the colon. It may increase intestinal muscle contraction. In addition, its mucilage content decreases bodily absorption of fluid leading to an enhancement of the final laxative action.
Health Benefits :

• Act effectively as laxative, thus helpful in constipation.
• Support colon health by cleansing it effectively.
• Support digestive health, improve bowel movement and sooth intestinal tract.
• It may control flatulence and provide relief from nausea and bloating by exerting an acid neutralizing action in stomach.
• Helpful to eliminate Intestinal worms effectively
• Senna may promote weight loss by increasing metabolic rate and fat burning.
• Support skin health, reduce sebum production, promote cell regeneration snd collagen production.
• Aid detoxify body from toxins via urine, also regulate fluid balance in body.
• Senna may helpful in respiratory problems.