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CHEBI:753515 - senna

ChEBI IDCHEBI:753515
ChEBI Namesenna
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Last Modified29 June 2026
SubmitterChEMBL
Roles Classification
Applications:
laxative  An agent that produces a soft formed stool, and relaxes and loosens the bowels, typically used over a protracted period, to relieve constipation. Compare with cathartic, which is a substance that accelerates defecation. A substances can be both a laxative and a cathartic.
gastrointestinal drug  A drug used for its effects on the gastrointestinal system, e.g. controlling gastric acidity, regulating gastrointestinal motility and water flow, and improving digestion.
ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing Relation(s)
senna (CHEBI:753515) has role gastrointestinal drug (CHEBI:55324)
senna (CHEBI:753515) has role laxative (CHEBI:50503)
senna (CHEBI:753515) is a organic molecular entity (CHEBI:50860)
Synonyms  Source
Afrikanskaya senna leafChEMBL
Afrikanskaya senna wholeChEMBL
Alexandrian senna leafChEMBL
Alexandrian senna wholeChEMBL
Alexandria sennaChEMBL
B2056ChEMBL
Brand Names  Source
CalifigChEMBL
ManevacChEMBL
SenokotChEMBL
Senokot max strghChEMBL
Sure-laxChEMBL
X-prepChEMBL