Product Name: Senna Leaf Extract
Botanical Name: Cassia angustifolia
Part Used: Leaf
Specification: 4~8% Sennosides,4:1
CAS No： 81-27-6
Molecular Formula: C42H38O20
Molecular Weight: 862.75
Appearance: Brown fine powder
Test method: HPLC
Extract Method: Ethanol
Introduction:
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
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) Muscle relaxation: senna can block acetylcholine at the motor nerve terminals and skeletal joints, so that muscle relaxation.
Application:
1) It is used in the treatment of constipation, working through a stimulation of intestinal peristalsis.
2) It also helps to temporaroly prevent fluid from being absorbed from the large intestine, thus contributing to softer stools.