Parts Used: leaves

Active Compounds:
Anthraquinone glycosides: 
Sennosides .
Miscellaneous; mucilage, flavonoids, volatile oil, sugars, resins etc.

Believed to be of value for:

Senna is believed to be a powerful cathartic used in the treatment of constipation, working through a stimulation of intestinal peristalsis.

Other Names: Senna, Rajavriksha, Fan xia ye, American senna, locust plant, wild senna, Fan xie ye