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Sennosides A & B
Clinical trialMechanism of Action
Hydrolysed by colonic bacteria to rheinanthrone, which inhibits Na+/K+-ATPase in colonocytes, reducing water absorption and stimulating peristalsis
Research Notes
SennaAyurvedic
Sennosides are pro-drugs activated by colonic bacteria. They are the most clinically validated herbal laxative compounds with established dose-response relationships.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Anthraquinone glycoside
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Sennosides A & B
Anthraquinone glycosideSugar-bound molecules that control drug release in the body
Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Related Compounds (Anthraquinone glycoside)
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