Senna 

Biological Source

Plant Part –  dried Leaflets

Scientific Name – Cassia senna

Family – Leguminosae

 

Chemical Constituents

Aloe-emodin, Glycosides

Sennosides A, Sennosides B, Sennosides C, Sennosides D

Calcium Oxalate Etc.


 

Uses

1.      Laxatives

2.     Diuretic,

3.     Used to treat gout, fever

4.     Treat pimples


Digitalis 

Biological Source

Plant Part – Dried leaves

Scientific Name – Digitalis pupurea

Family – Scrophulariaceae

 

Chemical Constituents








Uses

1.     Used in treatment of Congestive Heart failure

2.     Preparation of Digoxin

3.     Treatment of articular fibrillation

 

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