Sennae Folium is a kind of Chinese medicine. There are some places in China cultivating Sennae Folium such as Guangdong, Hainan, Yunan and so on. It only takes 3-5 months from sowing to flowering. The average temperature suitable for growth should be less than 10℃ days should be 180-200d, this period of accumulated temperature is not less than 4000-4500℃. In Yuanjiang County, Yunnan Province, which is relatively dry and hot in China, the annual mean temperature is 23.8℃ and the annual rainfall is 484.7mm. The soil requires loose, well drained sandy or alluvial soil, slightly acidic or neutral soil is preferred.
Chinese Name | 番泻叶 |
Pin Yin Name | Fan Xie Ye |
English Name | Senna Leaf |
Latin Name | Folium Sennae |
Botanical Name | Cassia angustifolia Vahl Cassia acutifolia Delile |
Other name | senna folium, cassia sennae folium, folium cassia angustifolia, senna angustifolia, fan xie ye |
Appearance | Green leaf |
Smell and Taste | Light and special fragracy, slight bitter taste |
Specification | Whole, slices, powder (We can also extract if you need) |
Part Used | Leaf |
Shelf life | 2 Years |
Storage | Store in cool and dry places, keep away from strong light |
Shipment | By Sea, Air, Express, Train |
1. Sennae Folium eases chronic constipation;
2. Sennae Folium relieves symptoms of water retention .
3. Sennae Folium can relax bowels with purgative.
1.Sennae Folium can not be used too much for a long time.
2.Sennae Folium is not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach.
3.Sennae Folium is not suitable for the female during menstrual period and the pregnant.