(i) Product Name: Senna Leaves
(ii) HS Code: 12119031
(iii) Origin: India
(iv) Botanical Name: Cassia angustifolia
(v) Family: Fabaceae
(vi) Harvest Time: February to May, September to November
(vii) Packing: 10 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg (PP Bags or BALE)
(viii) Loading Capacity : 20 Ft: 6 - 7 MTS, 40 Ft: 12 - 14 MTS
(ix) Appearance/Color: Pale green to greenish-yellow dried leaves
(x) Form: Whole Leaves
(xi) Aroma / Flavor: Mild, grassy, slightly bitter
(xii) Quality: Premium, Herbal Grade
(xiii) Moisture: Max. 10.00%
(xiv) Acid Insoluble Ash: Max. 2.00%
(xv) Volatile Oil: Not applicable
(xvi) Total Ash: Max. 12.00%
2. Product Overview :
Senna Leaves, derived from the Cassia angustifolia plant, are renowned for their natural laxative effects and are widely used in traditional and modern medicine. Known for promoting digestive health, Senna is a key ingredient in herbal teas, detox blends, and pharmaceutical formulations aimed at relieving occasional constipation.
As a trusted exporter based in Gujarat, India, we supply premium-grade Senna leaves that are sun-dried, carefully sorted, and hygienically packed to ensure purity, potency, and safety. Our products are free from dust, stems, and foreign matter, and are tailored for the herbal, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries.
3. Applications :
(I) Medicinal / Health:
(a) Natural laxative for relieving constipation
(b) Supports colon cleansing and detox regimens
(c) Used in Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine for digestive health
(II) Herbal & Nutraceutical:
(a) Common ingredient in herbal tea blends, including slimming teas
(b) Incorporated into digestive tonics, detox capsules, and wellness supplements
(III) Cosmetic Industry: Utilized in skincare for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
4. Sourcing & Export Information:
Senna cultivation is concentrated in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, where the dry climate favors high-quality leaf production. Our Gujarat-based processing unit ensures thorough cleaning, grading, and hygienic packing in bulk or retail formats, depending on client specifications.
5. Export Markets:
(i) Asia: UAE, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia
(ii) Europe: Germany, UK, Italy, Netherlands, Poland
(iii) Africa: Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
(iv) Americas: USA, Canada, Brazil
(v) Others: Australia, New Zealand
Drink senna leaf powder on an as-needed basis to keep your digestive system regular.
Studies have revealed that senna powder is an anti-inflammatory, detoxifier, and powerful aid for those in need of a non-prescription laxative.
Support healthy skin, hair and has antibacterial properties.
May help soothe an upset stomach
Business Type Manufacturer, Exporter, Supplier
Cultivation Type Organic
Shelf Life 3Months
Feature Aromatic Fragrance, Good Flavour
Product Details
Part Leaf
Used For Acute constipation
Place of Origin India
Senna is a large genus of flowering plants and belongs to the Caesalpinioideae family. This diverse genus is extensively found in the tropics. Its leaves and Pods are being used as medicines since a long time. The large number of uses of Senna make it a very popular plant among the masses across the globe.
Senna leaves is grown from seed and requires plenty of sun. The plant is a small perennial shrub, growing from 5 to 8 meters in height with a straight woody stem and clusters of flowers that resemble candles, eventually turning into seed pods. The senna leaves have a stronger action than the senna pods. The part of this plant used medicinally valuable and its a safe and effective medicinal plant used widely throughout the world.
Constituents:
Senna contains hydroxyanthracene glycosides known as sennosides. These glycosides stimulate colon activity and thus have a laxative effect.
Senna leaves contain many anthraquinone compounds, including dianthrone glycosides, which make up 1. 5 to 3 percent of the herb. Senna leaves is a strong anthraquione containing purgative that is used only in acute constipation.
Uses:
In india ayurvedic medicine, senna is used for constipation and also for skin problems, jaundice, bronchitis, liver disease, splenomegaly, typhoid fever and anemia. Tablets are the most commonly taken for constipation. An infusion is combined with fresh ginger and cloves and used for mild constipation. Tinctures are used by herbalists for short-term constipation.
The world health organization (who) approves senna leaves for short-term use in occasional constipation (who, 1999) .
Senna is considered a cleansing herb because of its cathartic effect and has been used as a natural laxative for centuries.
Senna pods are the dried fruits of cassia acutifolia, the pods are black or brown or greenish-brown in colour, broadly oblong, very flat legumes, curved and rounded at each extremity. They vary from 3 to 6 centimetres in length and from 2 to 2.5 centimetres in width, and contain several flat, obovate-cuneate seeds. Senna pods are milder in their effects than the leaflets, as the griping is largely due to the resin, and the pods contain none, but have about 25 per cent more cathartie acid and emodin than the leaves, without volatile oil.
Parts used:
Dried leaves, pods and senna stem.
Constituents:
Senna contains hydroxyanthracene glycosides known as sennosides. These glycosides stimulate colon activity and thus have a laxative effect.
Senna pods contain many anthraquinone compounds, including dianthrone glycosides, which make up 1.5 to 3 percent of the herb. Senna pods is a strong anthraquione containing purgative that is used only in acute constipation..
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Senna leaves is grown from seed and requires plenty of sun. The plant is a small perennial shrub, growing from 5 to 8 meters in height with a straight woody stem and clusters of flowers that resemble candles, eventually turning into seed pods. The senna leaves have a stronger action than the senna pods. The part of this plant used medicinally valuable and its a safe and effective medicinal plant used widely throughout the world.
Constituents:
Senna contains hydroxyanthracene glycosides known as sennosides. These glycosides stimulate colon activity and thus have a laxative effect.
Senna leaves contain many anthraquinone compounds, including dianthrone glycosides, which make up 1. 5 to 3 percent of the herb. Senna leaves is a strong anthraquione containing purgative that is used only in acute constipation.
Uses:
In india ayurvedic medicine, senna is used for constipation and also for skin problems, jaundice, bronchitis, liver disease, splenomegaly, typhoid fever and anemia. Tablets are the most commonly taken for constipation. An infusion is combined with fresh ginger and cloves and used for mild constipation. Tinctures are used by herbalists for short-term constipation.
The world health organization (who) approves senna leaves for short-term use in occasional constipation (who, 1999) .
Senna is considered a cleansing herb because of its cathartic effect and has been used as a natural laxative for centuries.
Senna pods are the dried fruits of cassia acutifolia, the pods are black or brown or greenish-brown in colour, broadly oblong, very flat legumes, curved and rounded at each extremity. They vary from 3 to 6 centimetres in length and from 2 to 2.5 centimetres in width, and contain several flat, obovate-cuneate seeds. Senna pods are milder in their effects than the leaflets, as the griping is largely due to the resin, and the pods contain none, but have about 25 per cent more cathartie acid and emodin than the leaves, without volatile oil.
Parts used:
Dried leaves, pods and senna stem.
Constituents:
Senna contains hydroxyanthracene glycosides known as sennosides. These glycosides stimulate colon activity and thus have a laxative effect.
Senna pods contain many anthraquinone compounds, including dianthrone glycosides, which make up 1.5 to 3 percent of the herb. Senna pods is a strong anthraquione containing purgative that is used only in acute constipation..
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Product Name :
SENNA LEAVES-DRIED
Product Origin :
India
Key Specifications or
Special Features :
SENNA
SIZE PRIME 5
COLOUR LIGHT GREEN
E-COLI ABSENT
LOSS ON DRYING 7% (MAX)
TOTAL ASH 7.8% (MAX)
ACID INSOLUBLE
ASH 2% (MAX)
SENNOSIDE
CONTENT 2.5 %(MIN)
HSN CODE :
12119022
Packing Details :
PACKING PACKING (50/ 80 / 100 KG)
Minimum Order Quantity :
300Kg By air and By sea 1x20 FCL
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