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Senna Extract
Medical Definition: | Preparations of Cassia senna and C. angustifolia (see SENNA PLANT). They contain sennosides, which are anthraquinone type CATHARTICS and are used in many different preparations as laxatives. |
Guide Notes: | SENNA, the plant is also available |
Also Called: | Senokot |
CAS Number: | 8013-11-4 |
Senna Extract Medical Definitions and Terms
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