Organic
Senna Leaf
Sonamukhi · Cassia senna
सनाय · Senna alexandrina
- Origin:
- Tamil Nadu (Tirunelveli), Rajasthan
- Flavour:
- Slightly sweet with characteristic herbal bitterness
Pharmacopoeia GradeTinnevelly SennaExportPharmaceutical
About Senna Leaf
Senna (Cassia senna) is one of the world's most widely used laxative herbs. Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu produces the finest quality senna leaves — known globally as "Tinnevelly Senna." India is the world's primary producer and exporter of senna leaves and pods. Sennosides A and B are the primary active compounds and are regulated by pharmacopoeias globally.
Health Benefits
- Sennosides A and B — anthraquinone glycosides with proven laxative properties
- Well-established safety and efficacy profile — used in pharmaceutical preparations globally
- Fast-acting — typically produces bowel movement within 6–12 hours
- Used in pre-procedural bowel cleansing for medical procedures
Culinary & Industrial Uses
- Pharmaceutical laxative manufacturing — tablets, syrups and sachets globally
- Herbal laxative tea manufacturing for health and wellness market
- Pre-colonoscopy bowel preparation pharmaceutical products
- Constipation management in Ayurvedic proprietary medicine
Processing & Grades
Leaves and pods harvested, dried and graded. Available: whole leaves, cut & sifted, powder and standardised extract (sennoside content 20–30%). Pharmacopoeia-grade (IP/BP/USP) specifications available with full documentation.
