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Senna Extract (Senna alexandrina) – Sennoside A 1–30%

Senna alexandrina (Cassia angustifolia) · Fabaceae

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Hydroxyanthracene derivative – banned or restricted in EU foods (Reg. (EU) 2021/468)

Orders are released after a compliance review of the intended use and destination market.

Marker compound
Sennoside A
Standardisation
1–30% (HPLC)
Assay method
HPLC
Plant part
Leaf, Fruit
Origin
India, Egypt, Sudan

Senna Extract (Senna alexandrina) – Sennoside A 1–30%

Senna extract is produced from the leaf / pod of Senna alexandrina (Fabaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Sennoside A. Available grades: 1%, 3%, 10%, 30%. Typical sourcing: India, Egypt, Sudan. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements.

1%3%10%30%

Specifications

Botanical name Senna alexandrina (Cassia angustifolia)
Common names Senna
Plant family / part Fabaceae / Leaf / pod
Marker compound Sennoside A
Phytochemical class Quinones › Anthraquinones & anthrones
Available grades 1%, 3%, 10%, 30%
Made-to-order grades 3%, 10% (produced on request; confirm lead time)
Assay method HPLC
Pharmacopoeia & standards USP, Ph. Eur. (EP), British Pharmacopoeia, Indian Pharmacopoeia, Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Japanese Pharmacopoeia, EMA herbal monograph, ESCOP monograph, WHO monograph
Form Standardized Extract
Origin India, Egypt, Sudan
Pack sizes Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg
Shelf life & storage Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light

Regulatory status

  • Hydroxyanthracene derivative – banned or restricted in EU foods (Reg. (EU) 2021/468)

Supplied only to qualified business buyers for lawful manufacturing, research or pharmaceutical use. Buyers are responsible for compliance in their market.

Industries

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Documentation

Batch Certificate of Analysis, Technical Data Sheet and MSDS available on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.

For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.