Cassia senna Linn
Cassia senna Linn is also known as Cassia acutifolia Del, Cassia angustifolia Vahl., Cassia lanceolata belongs to Caesalpiniaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Senna-Makkhi.
The English names for this herb are Senna, Tinnevely Senna.
The Urdu names for this herb are Sana, Sanna-i-Makki.
Description
Cassia senna Linn. A medium sized tree with dense foliage and beautiful round crown. Leaves are lanceolate and acute. Flowers large and yellow09', bracts membranous, ovate, sepals obtuse. Legume flat 15-17 mm in breadth. Seeds are obovate and cuneate
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Cassia senna Linn are Anthelmintic, Blood Purifier, Cathartic, Deobstruent, Detersive, Hair-dye, Laxative.
The pharmacological action of Cassia senna Linn's Extract(leaves) is Anti-microbial.
Indications
The indication of Cassia senna Linn is Chronic Skin Ailments.
The indications of Cassia senna Linn's Dried Leaves are Rheumatism, Periodic Fever, Malhumors.
The indications of Cassia senna Linn's Root are Typhoid, Tumors, Skin Disorders, Foul Breath, Leprosy, Severe Skin Disorders, Bronchitis, Gout, Jaundice, Liver Complaints, Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Abdominal Cramps, Anaemia, Asthma, Constipation, Sciatica, Spleen Enlargement, Backache.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Cassia senna Linn is 1st order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Cassia senna Linn is Characteristic,Nauseous,Faint.
Taste: Unpleasant,Mucilagenous.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | 3-5g dose is Mild Laxative while 7-9g dose is Cathartic. |
| Infusion | 30.000 – 60.000 ml | Confection dose:approx.4-8 ml. |
Available Brands
- MAJUN CHOB CHEENI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Cassia senna Linn is used in the preparation of Hab Shabyar, Itrifal Aftimun, Itrifal Ghudaddi, Itrifal Mulayyin, Itrifal Sanai, Itrifal Ustukhudus, Itrifal Zamani, Jawarish Ood Mulayyin, Kuhl Shifa, Laooq Sapistan Khiyar Shambari, Ma'jun 'Ushba, Ma'jun Anjir, Ma'jun Chob Chini, Ma'jun Juzam, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Qurtum, Ma'jun Sana, Ma'jun Suranjan, Qurs Mulayyin, Safi, Safuf Chob Gazwala, Safuf Mulayyin, Safuf Suranjan, Sherber Ahmad Shahi, Sherbet Mushil, Sherbet Qabz Kusha.
Substitutes
The substitute of Cassia senna Linn is Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Cassia senna Linn are Anthraquinone Glycosides, Calcium Oxalate, Chrysophanic Acid, Emodin, Emodin Glucosides, Flavonoids, Glucosides, Isorhamnetin, Kaempferin, Sennosides-A, Sennosides-B, Sennosides-D, Sennosides-G.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Cassia senna Linn are Pimpinella anisum Linn., Rosa damascena Miller, Apis mellifera L. (Honey), Prunus amygdalus Batsch. (Oil).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cassia senna Linn. (work in progress)