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Sennosides
are hydroxyanthracene glycosides derived from Senna leaves.
They have been used as natural, safe time-tested laxatives
in traditional as well as modern systems of medicine.
Senna is native
to tropical Africa but now cultivated extensively in South
of India. It is grown from seeds. The leaves are picked
before or while plant is in flower and pods are collected
when they are ripe.
Senna leaves
are tested before and after grinding for Sennosides contents
and are extracted with methanol. The above methanolic extracts
are collected and Calcium sennosides are separated by addition
of Calcium Salt solution. The precipitated Calcium sennosides
are centrifuged and washed with methanol & dried under
vacuum. The dried Calcium sennosides are ground, tested
and packed.
Sennosides
extensive research indicate that they irritate the lining
of large intestine resulting in bowel movement. Senna
Extracts has shown effective results in constipation.
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