Senna. Senna
Description
This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Senna. Senna
Latin, Senna
Eng., Senna. The dried leaflets of Cassia acuti-folia or of C. angustifolia.
Average Dose
1 drachm (4 Gm.).
Fluidextractum Sennae
Eng., Fluidextract of Senna. Average Dose.-30 minims (2 mils).
Infusum Sennae Compositum
Eng., Compound Infusion of Senna. Synonym, Black Draught. Represents 6 per cent. of Senna with Manna, Fennel and Magnesium Sulphate.
Average Dose
4 fluidounces (120 mils).
Syrupus Sennae
Eng., Syrup of Senna. Represents 25 per cent. of the drug.
Average Dose
1 fluidrachm (4 mils).
Senna is also contained in Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla and Compound Powder of Glycyrrhiza.
Therapeutic Action
Purgative.
Uses
Senna is a popular remedy of the laity and is a constituent of many of the proprietary laxatives and"Liver Medicines." Not often prescribed.
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