Senna (Cassia angstifolia) is a small, peelable-bark shrub that grows in the upper Nile regions of Africa and the Arabian peninsula.
Senna (Cassia Angustifolia) is used as a powerful cathartic in the treatment of constipation.
Senna (Cassia angustifolia) is a small, peelable-bark shrub that grows in the upper Nile regions of Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Senna was used over 3500 years ago by ancient Egyptian physicians. According to a rare and amazing Egyptian medical papyrus, dating to the 16th century B.C., Senna was prescribed by the physicians for their distinguished patients.
It was also used extensively by Arabian physicians, according to their 9th century A.D. writings. Senna was introduced to Europe before the Crusades and has been widely used ever since. The American Indians also employed the use of American Senna, a variety of the Eurpean species. Senna is often combined with various aromatic herbs.
Other Common Names: Alexandrian Senna, Nubian Senna, Cassia Senna, Cassia lenitiva, Cassia Lanceolata, Cassia officinalis, Cassia aethiopica, Senna acutifolia, Egyptian Senna, Sene de la palthe, Tinnevelly Senna, East Indian Senna, Cassia angustifolia, Cassia Acutifolia
Range: Egypt, Nubia, Arabia, Sennar
Several species of Cassia contribute to the drug of commerce, and were comprised in a single species by Linnaeus under the name of Cassia Senna. Since his day, the subject has been more fully investigated, and it is known that several countries utilize the leaves of their own indigenous varieties in the same way. The two most widely exported and officially recognized are C. acutifolia and C. angustifolia (India or Tinnevelly Senna).
Senna Leaf is a strong anthraquinone-containing purgative that is used in acute constipation. This East Indian promotes bile flow in liver. Long a favorite in Europe, senna will promote a bowel movement in about 4-6 hours.
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