Senna powder (sana makki): 100 g bag, ground plant.
From Senna alexandrina, cultivated in Egypt, Sudan and India. A medicinal plant listed in the French Pharmacopoeia: seek the advice of a healthcare professional before use. A Miel Impérial selection.
Senna Powder - Ground Senna alexandrina - 100 g Bag
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Senna powder (sana makki): 100 g bag, ground plant.
From Senna alexandrina, cultivated in Egypt, Sudan and India. A medicinal plant listed in the French Pharmacopoeia: seek the advice of a healthcare professional before use. A Miel Impérial selection.
A Miel Impérial Selection
Senna Powder 100 g (Sana Makki)
Senna, known as sana makki in the Arab world, is a shrub of the warm regions of East Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Its leaves and pods are among the longest documented plants in Oriental pharmacopoeias. Miel Impérial offers it here as a finely ground powder, in a 100 g bag.
Miel Impérial Senna Powder: ground sana makki in 100 g
• Miel Impérial senna powder is obtained from the plant Senna alexandrina, known as sana makki in Arabic, offered in a 100 g bag.
• Senna is a shrub of the warm regions of East Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, from which leaves and pods are harvested.
• Senna is a medicinal plant listed in the French Pharmacopoeia: its use falls under the advice of a healthcare professional.
• It is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in children under 12, and in cases of inflammatory bowel disease.
• It may interact with certain medicines, notably diuretics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Sana makki
the Arabic name for senna
100 g bag
ground plant
French Pharmacopoeia
listed medicinal plant
Medical advice
essential before use
Senna, a plant of warm lands
Senna (Senna alexandrina, formerly Cassia angustifolia or Cassia acutifolia) is a low shrub with small elongated leaves and yellow flowers, growing in arid, warm regions. It is mainly cultivated in Egypt, Sudan, the Arabian Peninsula and India.
Two historic trade names have endured: Alexandrian senna, after the Egyptian port through which it reached Europe, and Tinnevelly senna, after the region of southern India where it is grown. It is the leaves and the pods, the flattened seed cases, that are harvested and dried.
A name that travels across languages
In Arabic the plant is called sana makki, literally the senna of Mecca, which reflects its rooting in the traditions of the Arabian Peninsula. In English it is senna, and the plant appears in the records of traditional Arab medicine as well as in those of Indian Ayurveda.
Its use has been documented for over a thousand years, making it one of the longest described plants of the Oriental pharmacopoeias.
Powder or leaves?
The powder
The finely ground plant. It can be measured precisely, which is essential with a plant of this kind.
The leaves
The traditional whole form, usually prepared as an infusion. It keeps longer than the powder and lets you check the quantity used by eye.
One thing in common
In both cases it is the same medicinal plant. Strict adherence to doses and durations of use is the absolute rule, whatever the form.
Storage
Dry, away from light and humidity, in a tightly closed container. The powder is more sensitive to moisture than whole leaves.
A plant to handle with care
Senna is not a harmless plant. It is a medicinal plant listed in the French Pharmacopoeia, whose use must be occasional, limited in time, and validated by a healthcare professional. Prolonged or repeated use exposes you to real adverse effects. We invite you to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before any use, and never to exceed the doses or durations they indicate.
The other format available
Prefer the whole plant? Discover our senna leaves (sana makki) 100 g.
Contraindications and precautions
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: use is contraindicated.
• Children under 12: use is not recommended without medical advice.
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and chronic digestive disorders: use is not recommended.
• Drug interactions: senna may interact with certain treatments, notably diuretics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Always discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Occasional use only: do not use over a prolonged or repeated period. Long-term use exposes you to adverse effects, notably electrolyte imbalances.
• This product is neither an everyday food, nor a slimming product, nor a substitute for medical advice. In case of persistent digestive problems, consult a doctor.
Storage
Keep the powder dry, in an airtight container, away from light, heat and humidity. Keep strictly out of reach of children.
FAQ - Senna powder
What is sana makki?
Sana makki is the Arabic name for senna, literally the senna of Mecca. It refers to the plant Senna alexandrina, whose leaves and pods are harvested in the warm regions of East Africa, the Middle East and South Asia.
Where does senna come from?
It is mainly cultivated in Egypt, Sudan, the Arabian Peninsula and India. Trade has historically distinguished Alexandrian senna, after the Egyptian export port, and Tinnevelly senna, after a region of southern India.
What is the difference between senna powder and leaves?
It is the same plant in two forms. The powder allows precise dosing; whole leaves keep longer and are traditionally prepared as an infusion. In both cases, the precautions are identical.
Is senna a medicinal plant?
Yes. Senna is listed in the French Pharmacopoeia as a medicinal plant. Its use must remain occasional and be preceded by medical advice.
Who should not use senna?
Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 12, people with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic digestive disorders, and anyone on treatment that may interact with the plant.
Can senna be used for weight loss?
No. It is not a slimming product and must never be used for that purpose. Such use is dangerous to health and has no place in any weight-loss approach.
How should senna powder be stored?
Dry, in an airtight container, away from light and humidity, and strictly out of reach of children.
Sana makki, a plant to be respected
Senna powder · 100 g bag · Senna alexandrina · medicinal plant listed in the French Pharmacopoeia. A Miel Impérial selection.