Sennae Folium P.E.

Sennae Folium P.E.

Botanical Source: Sennae Folium

Used Part: Leaf

Specification: calcium sennosides 8%-20%

Appearance: brown powder

Test Method: UV

Bulk density: 0.35-0.75g/mL

Moisture: <5%

Ash: <5%

Description:

Senna is a diarrhea growth in India, Pakistan, southern China shrubs. Senna because of their cathartic properties have traditionally been considered a "clean" herbs. More modern studies have shown that Senna in the treatment of constipation is very effective. Leaves and pods or fruit can be used for medicine.

Function:

1. Cathartic effect: senna infusion contains anthraquinone derivatives, its cathartic effect and irritation more than other laxatives.

2. Antibacterial inhibition: senna extract alcohol resistant variety of bacteria such as staphylococcus, diphtheria bacillus, typhoid bacillus, paratyphoid bacillus, and escherichia coli, the water extract useful only for Salmonella typhi.

3. Hemostasis: senna powder can increase platelet and fibrinogen, reduced clotting time, recalcification time, prothrombin time and blood clot contraction time, help to stop the bleeding 4

4. Muscle relaxation: senna can block acetylcholine at the motor nerve terminals and skeletal joints, so that muscle relaxation.

Application:

1. Applied in food field, senna tea is widely used to treat constipation;

2. Applied in health product field, to be added into health products to relaxe the bowels;

3. Applied in pharmaceutical field, for the treatment of acute pancreatitis, bacillary dysentery and cholecystitis