Senna Leaves and Pods

Product Profile of Senna Leaves and Pods
Senna Leaves and Pods are powerful cathartics that are used in the treatment of constipation, working through a stimulation of intestinal peristalsis. The sennosides and other anthroquinone derivatives possess a laxative effect. Bioprex Labs is the manufacturer of Senna Leaves and Pods.

Bioprex Labs offers wide range of nutraceuticals and standardized herbal extracts. Senna Leaves and Pods are mainly composed of Sennosides A and B. Sennosides C and D are also found in negligible amounts. The Senna Leaves are available in pale brown coloured powder form. Sennosides specifically influence large intestinal motility.
Product Specification of Senna Leaves and Pods
  • Assay: NLT 20% w/w (on dried basis)
  • Description: Pale brown coloured Powder
  • Heavy Metals: NMT 20 PPM
  • Solubility: Soluble 50% w/v (in alcohol)
  • Loss on Drying: NMT 5% w/w
  • Residue on ignition: NMT 16% w/w