The purgative action of senna leaf is primarily due to the presence of organic anthraquinones in the form of various glycosides, including hydroxyanthracene, dianthrone, and naphthalene glycosides. Senna also contains a group of glycosides referred to as simply sennosides. These compounds stimulate the smooth muscles that transport digested food through the intestines, thereby contributing to enhanced stool volume and an increase in peristaltic contractions to move it out of the colon. These actions stem from two events: An increased production of acetate, proprionate and butyric short chain fatty acids to promote fermentation, or digestion; and the successful conversion of glycosides into a powerful purgative agent known as rheinanthrone glucoside.
Senna is a potent laxative. Its cathartic effects can be obtained from a tea prepared from one or two teaspoonfuls of dried leaves. Senna’s use in treating constipation is well documented. It is one of the most popular laxatives, especially in the elderly and for long-term laxative treatment.

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– harvesting period and harvesting method

– drying conditions

– storage

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√ microbiological analysis

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– pesticides

– aflatoxins

– heavy metals

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