Senna Leaves is also known as Rajavriksha, Alexandrian Senna, and Cassia Senna. It is native to Africa. And it is majorly cultivated in Sudan and Egypt. Cassia Angustifolia is a Native plant of India.
It is a very useful plant medicinally- leaves and pods are used. Leaves are powerful and can result in severe diarrhea and cramps if given a strong dose.
Pods of senna leaves are gently recommended to relieve constipation. It promotes safe and easy stools. It has a compound called Glycosides, also known as Sennosides.
