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Indian
Senna
This crude drug is obtained from the leaves and pods
of Cassia angustifolia (Family caesalpiniaceous) often
referred to as 'Indian Senna' and C.acutifolia
designated as Alexandrian Senna. While Indian Senna is
cultivated in the Northern & Southern parts of India,
Alexandrian Senna is obtained from wild growth in
Sudan. The plant grows well in warm arid region.
Habitat and Distribution
The plant is found growing in a wild state, cultivated
in the state of Tamilnadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan,
Delhi and certain coastal parts of Gujarat especially
in the Bhuj region of India. Tinney valley in
Tamilnadu is famous for Senna cultivation. Senna is
cultivated by seed in the month of September-October
in Tamil Nadu and in the month of June-July in Western
India.
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