Senna alata

Hennebelle T., Weniger B., Joseph H., ŞAHPAZ S., Bailleul F.

Fitoterapia, vol.80, no.7, pp.385-393, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 80 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.fitote.2009.05.008
  • Journal Name: Fitoterapia
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.385-393
  • Keywords: Senna alata, Laxative, Skin disease, Anthraquinone, Flavonoid, THAI MEDICINAL-PLANTS, RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS-AUREUS, CASSIA-ALATA, ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY, LEAF EXTRACT, ETHNOBOTANICAL SURVEY, ANTIPLASMODIAL ACTIVITY, ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY, TRADITIONAL MEDICINE, ESSENTIAL OIL
  • Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

A review is made of chemical, ethnopharmacological and pharmacological papers dealing with Senna alata (L.) Roxb., a plant that belongs to the Creole traditional system of medicine and that has recently been introduced in the French Pharmacopoeia. The proofs existing for its various usages are presented. The species is mainly used against constipation and skin diseases. The laxative activity is supported by scientific findings. In contrast the dermatologic use requires further investigation. The species can be considered as safe for short-term or topical use. © 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.