Senna Alexandrina ayurvedic leaf powder

Alexandrian Senna is a shrubby plant that reaches 0.5–1, rarely two, metres in height with a branched, pale-green erect stem and long spreading branches bearing four or five pairs of leaves. These leaves form complex, feathery, mutual pairs.


Historically, Senna alexandrina was used in the form of senna pods, or as herbal tea made from the leaves, as a laxative.It also serves as a fungicide.

Modern medicine has used extracts since at least the 1950s as a laxative. If accidentally ingested by infants, it can cause side effects such as severe diaper rash.The active ingredients are several senna glycosides which interact with immune cells in the colon.

BOTANICAL NAME : Senna Alexandrina
SYNONYMS(BOTANICAL) : Senna Angustifolia, Senna Acutifolia
FAMILY : Fabaceae
COMMON ENGLISH NAME : Indian Senna
COMMON HINDI NAME : Hindi Sana, Sonamukhi
SANSKRIT NAME : Bhumiari, Bhumichari
HABITAT : It is Found in southern India. Widely Grow in Tamil Nadu.
PLANT PARTS USED : Leaves
PRODUCTS OFFERED : Leaves Powder