Senna Extract

A well-known herbal laxative standardised to sennosides for gentle digestive support.

Functional & health benefits

Supports healthy bowel function
Gentle relief from occasional constipation
Promotes detoxification and digestive regularity
Supports colon health

Active compound: Sennosides 6–20%. Manufactured in GMP & ISO-compliant facilities; every batch tested for active content, microbial limits, heavy metals and residues. COA available on request.

Specification

Typical extract standards.

Botanical name

Senna angustifolia

Family

Fabaceae

Common names

Senna, Sonamukhi

Plant part used

Leaves and pods

Extraction method

Solvent extraction (ethanol or water)

Active content

Standardised to 6–20% sennosides (HPLC)

Appearance

Brown to dark brown powder

Solubility

Soluble in water and alcohol

Loss on drying

≤ 5%

Heavy metals

Within pharmacopeial limits (Pb ≤ 10 ppm, As ≤ 3 ppm, Cd ≤ 1 ppm, Hg ≤ 0.1 ppm)

Microbial limits

TPC ≤ 10³ CFU/g · Yeast & Mould ≤ 10² CFU/g · Pathogens absent

Shelf life

24–36 months (cool, dry, away from direct sunlight)

Packaging

25 kg fibre / HDPE drums with inner liner · custom packing available

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