Senna is a purgative herb with active ingredients anthraquinone derivatives and their glucosides. Senna's action is on the lower bowel where it can increase peristaltic movements of the colon. Senna is a genus of a species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae, native throughout the tropics to temperate regions.
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Senna lowers bowels, increases peristaltic movements of the colon by its local action on the intestinal wall. Senna is used as expectorant, wound dresser, antidysentric, carminative and laxative.
History: Senna is a genus of a species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae, native throughout the tropics to temperate regions. Senna pods are milder in their effects than the seeds as they contain less of the resin responsible for griping.
Technicals: Senna is a purgative, similar to aloe and rhubarb.
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