Senna
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
Senna has an important chemical compound is anthraquinone, which consists of sennoside A, B, C, D, emodin and rhein. The most popular part used in the treatment of diseases is the leaves and pods. It is used as a laxative in patients with constipation. The form used can be found in a variety of forms, such as leaves and pods to boil drinking water. Grind into a drinking powder or grind into a powder to make capsules. This is more convenient and appropriate for those who use it, it can be said that currently no toxicity in humans. Therefore, senna is safe, suitable for used to relieve constipation.
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
References
Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. Senna [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Feb 9]. Available From: https://ittm.dtam.moph.go.th/images/knowleaga/3/73มะขามแขก หน้า195-196.pdf
Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Institute. Senna [Internet]. 2021 [cited 2025 Feb 9]. Available from: https://www.med.tu.ac.th/department/attm/?p=2156
Medplant Mahidol. Senna [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Feb 9]. Available From: https://medplant.mahidol.ac.th/pubhealth/cassiaan.html
Charoenwiwattanakit P. Herbal medicine with a laxative effect that stimulates bowel movements [Internet]. 2017 [cited 2025 Feb 9]. Available from: https://ccpe.pharmacycouncil.org/index.php?option=article_detail&subpage=article_detail&id=302
