Whole Senna Pods

Whole Senna PodsBotanical Name Senna alexandria Other Names Cassia acutifolia, Cassia lanceolata, Cassia senna, Senna acutifolia, Senna angustifolia, East Indian Senna, Egyptian Senna and Alexandrian Senna, True Senna, Bombay Senna, Khartoum Senna, Wild Indian Senna, Tinnevelly Senna. Origin India Flavor Profile Not as unpleasant as the leaf, but flavor improves when combined with ginger, peppermint or lemon. Culinary Usages The pod, which is actually a legume, is

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or extracts

including aloe-emodin

Shatavari’s name gives reference to its traditional use as a rejuvenative tonic for the female reproductive system

a food additive and dietary prebiotic

eyebright is added to syrups and throat lozenges

By helping to move lymph through the body

Psyllium seed husk are indigestible and are a source of soluble dietary fiber

tablet binding

as an extract and very seldom in capsules

Ready to use - saves preparation time

Cosmetic Usages - Infuse in oil or alcohol to make liniments and ointments