Senna Pods

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Senna Pods

Senna Pods (Tinnevelly Senna) are the dried fruits of the Cassia angustifolia plant, known for containing higher sennoside content than senna leaves. KEPL exports premium quality senna pods sourced from the prime growing regions of Tamil Nadu. Our senna pods are carefully harvested, dried, and cleaned to meet international pharmacopeial standards.

Key Features:
  • Higher sennoside content than leaves (3-4%)
  • Complies with BP, USP, and Ayurvedic standards
  • Machine-cleaned and graded by size
  • Low moisture and ash content
  • Uniform flat pod shape
  • Available in whole and crushed forms

Product Description & Uses

Senna pods are used as a natural laxative and are considered more potent than senna leaves due to higher sennoside content. They are used in pharmaceutical laxative preparations, herbal teas, and traditional medicine systems including Ayurveda and Unani. Senna pod extract is a key raw material for pharmaceutical companies producing standardized sennoside products. KEPL exports senna pods to pharmaceutical manufacturers, herbal medicine companies, and health food producers worldwide.