Senna Leaves
Product Description
Senna Leaves (also known as Sonamukhi) are the gold standard in botanical health for digestive wellness. FitTree’s leaves are ethically sourced, sun-dried, and rigorously tested to ensure high Sennoside content, making them the preferred choice for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
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Export
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Natural
Certified
Physical & Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Flat, uniformly sized leaves |
| Color | Light green to pale green |
| Odor | Mild, characteristic herbal scent |
| Purity | ≥ 98% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 1% |
| Stem Content | ≤ 2% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 10% |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sennoside Content | ≥ 2.5% |
| Ash Content | ≤ 5% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | ≤ 1% |
| Pesticide Residue | As per international standards |
| Microbial Load | Compliant with food safety standards |
Packaging & Shipping Details
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Packing:
- Food-grade polybags or bale packing.
- Standard pack sizes: 5kg, 10kg, 25kg, and 50kg.
- Customized packaging available on request.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, sunlight, and heat.
- Up to 24 months under proper storage conditions.
- Bulk shipping in moisture-proof containers.
- Palletized packing for secure transportation.
- 20ft Container: 13 Metric Tons (MT)
- 40ft Container: 26 Metric Tons (MT)
Product Description
FitTree's Premium Senna Leaves (Indian Senna) are sourced from select farms where the arid climate maximizes the concentration of active glycosides. Unlike lower grades that may be sun-scorched or brownish, we specialize in Prime Grades (No. 1, No. 2, No. 3). These leaves undergo a controlled drying process to retain their natural lush green hue and efficacy.
At Fittree International, we ensure rigorous quality control. Our leaves are mechanically graded to remove stalks, stems, and foreign matter, ensuring a high-purity product. Whether utilized for "Tea Bag Cuts" (T-Cut) or bulk extraction for pharmaceutical tablets, our Senna leaves deliver consistent therapeutic value and meet strict international microbial limits.
Key Features & Health Benefits
- Natural Laxative: Recognized by the FDA as an over-the-counter stimulant laxative for short-term constipation relief.
- Detox & Weight Management: A primary ingredient in "Teatox" and metabolism-boosting herbal blends.
- Pharmaceutical Use: Used to manufacture tablets, capsules, and syrups for bowel preparation before medical procedures.
- Skin & Hair Care: Infused in traditional formulations for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Senna Leaves — answered by our export team.
Cassia angustifolia (Indian/Tinnevelly Senna): minimum 2.5% total sennosides (calculated as sennoside B) per Indian Pharmacopoeia, and minimum 2.0% per European Pharmacopoeia. Measured by HPLC at NABL labs per batch.
Whole Leaf, Broken Leaf (30–50% broken), and Leaflets (separated from stem). Pure leaflets are required for most BP/EP certified extract manufacturing and command the highest pharmaceutical price. Sorting grades A, B, C by leaflet percentage and color available.
FSSAI, WHO-GMP, ISO 22000, Halal, Kosher, EU Organic, and USDA Organic. Senna Leaves for pharmaceutical extraction comply with IP, BP, USP, and EP specifications on request.
MOQ is 500 kg. A 20 ft container holds 6–8 MT. Trial orders of 200 kg accepted for verified pharmaceutical and nutraceutical buyers. Tinnevelly (Tamil Nadu) origin is the globally recognized standard for pharmaceutical-grade Senna.
Sennoside content (HPLC), heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg within Pharmacopoeia limits), pesticide residues, microbial safety (TPC, Salmonella, E. Coli, Yeast & Mold), and moisture (below 10%) per batch at NABL labs.
Manufacture of registered pharmaceutical laxatives (sennoside extract, tablet formulations), Ayurvedic medicine, herbal laxative tea blends in EU and US markets, and raw material for sennoside extraction. Major buyers in Germany, Netherlands, USA, and UAE.
