Compound Monograph
Sennoside A
A dianthrone glycoside from senna and rhubarb that is the principal stimulant-laxative constituent, acting on the colon after bacterial activation.
Classification
Sennoside A is one of the anthraquinones, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (2)
Sennoside A is one of the anthraquinones, found in Rhubarb and Senna.