Senna
| Botanical Name | Cassia angustifolia |
| Common Name | Senna |
| Family | Caesalpiniaceae |
| Part-Used | leaves, pods (milder) |
Description:
Grows in coastal part of Gujarat, especially Bhuj region of India.
Active Compounds:
Sennosides
Medicinal Properties:
Purgative, anthchiiintic, antipyretic, alterative, cathartic, laxative, vermifuge, diuretic
Uses:
Used for treating constipation, inflammatory skin conditions, hypertension, obesity, cough, jaundice, bronchitis, hepatopathy, leprosy, skin diseases, leucoderma etc.
