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    Senna

    Senna alexandrina Mill.

    Senna is widely grown in Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan, historically known as Tinnevelly senna. Leaves and pods contain anthraquinone glycosides, chiefly sennosides A and B. The plant has a long record in traditional systems and is listed in major pharmacopeias. Harvest timing affects glycoside levels, so maturity and drying are important. And clear sorting reduces stem content for consistent leaf grades. It is used in regulated herbal products and traditional formulations.

    Fresh senna plant (Senna alexandrina) with green leaves and yellow flowers
    Fresh senna plant Senna alexandrina with leaves
    Senna Plant – Senna alexandrina
    Organic senna plant Senna alexandrina growing in field

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    Senna plant Senna alexandrina – Ayurvedic swarnapatri for constipation relief

    Senna is a small shrub cultivated as an annual or semi-annual for its leaves and pods. It can be sown in January–February or June–July and matures in 5 to 6 months. Farmers usually take three harvests per crop cycle. Irrigated fields yield about 560 kilograms of leaves and 60 kilograms of pods per acre. After harvest, material is sun-dried. Senna is hardy but does not tolerate waterlogging. Weeding is important in the early stages, and leaf-eating caterpillars can sometimes damage the crop.

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    Note: These are approximates based on our standard specification for tea bag cut. Changes in particle size or bulk density will affect the packing quantities.

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