What are the properties of Alexandrian Senna in supplements?

The properties of Alexandrian Senna

Historically, Senna alexandrina was used in the form of senna pods, or as herbal tea made from the leaves, as a laxative. It also serves as a fungicide.

Modern medicine has used extracts since at least the 1950s as a laxative. If accidentally ingested by infants, it can cause side effects such as severe diaper rash. The active ingredients are several senna glycosides which interact with immune cells in the colon.



The supplements containing Alexandrian Senna

NutriVixNutriVix

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NutriVix contains amoung others Alexandrian Senna.

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New revolutionary weight-loss product. Nutrivix is a unique solution to the excess bodyweight problem! Its unique and entirely natural formula enables the elimination of the main causes of excess body weight and allows you to regulate your metabolism, thus achieving a sustainable weight loss!
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Herbal Slimming Tea, Honey Lemon, Caffeine Free, 24 Tea Bags, 1.7 oz (48 g) (21st Century)Herbal Slimming Tea, Honey Lemon, Caffeine Free, 24 Tea Bags, 1.7 oz (48 g) (21st Century)

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Herbal Slimming Tea, Honey Lemon, Caffeine Free, 24 Tea Bags, 1.7 oz (48 g) (21st Century) contains amoung others Alexandrian Senna.

Herbal Slimming Tea, Honey Lemon, Caffeine Free, 24 Tea Bags, 1.7 oz (48 g) (21st Century) is available in many countries around the world.

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21ST Century® Herbal Slimming Tea is a blend of 100% natural herbs which provides a light, delicious caffeine-free beverage that supports digestion and contributing to weight efforts. This natural herbal tea offers a rich, satisfying taste hot or iced and provides Digestive Support* that may be...
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Senna Leaves, 470 mg, 100 Veg Capsules (Now Foods)Senna Leaves, 470 mg, 100 Veg Capsules (Now Foods)

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Senna Leaves, 470 mg, 100 Veg Capsules (Now Foods) contains amoung others Alexandrian Senna.

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Senna (Senna Alexandrina) is a small shrub found predominantly in Egypt, India and the Arabic nations. It has traditionally been used as an herbal laxative to support regularity and for the relief of occasional constipation.
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Alexandrian Senna - References & External links

Alexandrian Senna (Senna Alexandrina)

TBS Ingredient ID (TBSI ID):
FamilyFabaceae
NameCommon Names
Senna AlexandrinaSenna Pods, Senna Leaf, Senna Leaf Powder, Senna, Cassia Angustifolia, Alexandrian Senna
Latin NameEMA
Sennae FructusSennae Fructus
Sennae FoliumSennae Folium
Parts Used Medicinally:Leaves, Pods

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  • The general properties of Alexandrian Senna:
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    Senna (Senna Alexandrina) is a world's natural laxative medicinal plant. Laxative properties are due to sennosides (anthraquinone glycosides) natural products.
    • VILANOVA-SANCHEZ, Alejandra; et al. Journal of pediatric surgery, 2018, 53.4: 722-727. PMID:
      CONCLUSION: There is a paucity of information in the literature regarding side effects of sennosides as a long-term therapy, and to our knowledge, this is the first review of Senna side effects in children. Senna induced dermatitis is rare, but may occur when patients need a higher dose. All of the cases described had a long period of exposure of the skin to stool. Besides the perineal rash with blisters, we could find no other described major side effect with Senna administration in the pediatric population or evidence of the frequently mentioned concern of the development of tolerance to Senna. Pediatric caregivers should advise families of the rare side effect of skin blistering and educate them to change the diaper frequently in children who are not toilet- trained to reduce stool to skin exposure. We can conclude from this review that Senna is a safe treatment option for constipation in children. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.