Senna Leaf Extract – Standardized Sennosides by HPLC
Senna Leaf Extract is obtained from the dried leaves of Cassia angustifolia, a medicinal plant long used for its natural laxative and digestive health benefits. Mechotech’s extract is standardized to Sennosides (by HPLC), ensuring reliable potency and consistent results in herbal, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical applications.
Extraction Process
- Fresh senna leaves are collected, sorted, and shade-dried to preserve actives.
- Dried leaves are milled into a fine powder for uniform extraction.
- Hydroalcoholic extraction concentrates sennosides and anthraquinone glycosides.
- Filtration removes coarse plant matter and impurities.
- Vacuum concentration and purification steps enrich active compounds.
- Standardized to contain specific sennosides by validated HPLC testing.
- Final product provided as spray-dried fine powder for easy formulation.
Applications
- Natural laxative formulations
- Digestive health supplements and teas
- Herbal capsules, tablets, and powders
- Traditional medicine and nutraceutical blends
- Complementary use in cleansing and detox formulations
Key Features
- Botanical Name: Cassia angustifolia
- Plant Part Used: Leaves
- Active Marker: Sennosides (by HPLC)
- Appearance: Brown to yellowish fine powder
- Testing Method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Solubility: Partially soluble in water, soluble in hydroalcoholic systems
- Suggested Use: 20–30 mg sennosides per daily dose (consult formulator)*
Mechotech's Senna Leaf Extract, standardized for Sennosides,
is a trusted ingredient for digestive health, natural laxative preparations,
and herbal wellness blends.
*Dosage and claims must follow
regional regulatory guidelines. Always consult a healthcare professional or
qualified formulator for final product applications.
