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Herbal Manetenance Ingredients

Senna Flowers

Senna Flowers

Senna corymbosa

Composition

Senna contains anthraquinones, including dianthrone glycosides (1.5% to 3%), sennosides A and B (rhein dianthrones), and sennosides C and D (rhein aloe-emodin heterodianthrones). Numerous minor sennosides have been identified and appear to contribute to senna's laxative effect.

Origins

Senna flowers, a diverse group of plants within the legume family, have a wide range of origins, both in the tropics and some temperate regions.Many species are native to South and Central America, while others originate in Africa, Asia, or the United States.

Did you know?

  • Senna was introduced in therapy in the9th centuryby the Arabs. In the second half of the 19th century chemical investigation of the drug was undertaken, but only a century later the sennosides were isolated.
  • Senna plants, including the medicinal Senna (Senna ssp.), have been used for centuries as a laxative and have been found in ancient Egyptian pottery jars.
  • Some senna species, like Wild Senna (Senna hebecarpa), are also important host plants for butterflies.
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HAIR BENEFITS

  • Strengthening and Volume:Senna flowers, often referred to as "colorless henna," are known for strengthening the hair's structure and adding visible volume, especially for faded, oily, or exhausted hair. 
  • Conditioning:Senna's properties make it an excellent hair and scalp conditioner, helping to moisturize and reduce dryness. 
  • Potential for Lightening Gray Hair:While not a hair dye, senna can be used with lemon juice to naturally lighten gray hair.

SCALP / SKIN BENEFITS

  • Scalp Health:Senna can help improve scalp health by preventing dandruff formation and providing deep conditioning, making hair feel silky and healthy. 
  • Cleansing and Nurturing:Avaram Senna is considered one of the best flowers for cleansing and nurturing hair roots in the scalp. 
  • Skin Soothing and Purification:Senna can be used to soothe and purify the skin, potentially reducing skin problems like acne and dermatitis. 
  • Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial Properties:Senna contains compounds that can alleviate inflammation, fight microorganisms that cause acne, and promote wound healing.
  • Hydration and Protection:Senna extract, in cosmetics, is used to hydrate, condition, and protect skin from free radicals. 
  • Reduced Sebum Production:Senna may help reduce sebum production, which can be beneficial for oily skin and acne prone individuals.