Definition: Preparations of Cassia senna and C. angustifolia (see SENNA PLANT). They contain sennosides, which are anthraquinone type CATHARTICS and are used in many different preparations as laxatives.
SENNA PLANT is also available
Pharmacological ActionCathartics
Age Ageing 4:58;1975; Arzneim Forsch 28(2):225;1978; Dis Colon Rectum 22(3):149;1979; Med Ann DC 42(1):4;1973; Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 122(30):1098;1978; Niger Med J 8(6):563;1978; Planta Med 1979;37(4):370; Planta Med 33:393;1978