Crude Drug: Senna
Biological Source Senna alexandrina
Family Fabaceae
Official used part Dried leaflets and pods
Major Marker Constituent Sennosides
Constituentclass Anthraquinone glycosides
Pharmacognostic traditional use Stimulant laxative
Drug Type Leaf/fruit
Scientific Name Senna alexandrina
Category Leaf/Fruit drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.