Senega Root:

Biological Name: Polygala Senega or Polygala Senega var. Latifolia Torret gray

Family: Polygalaceae     

Part Used: Dried Roots and Root Stocks

Geographical Source: It is mainly found in USA, Canada and Japan.

Chemical Ingredients: Senega contains two saponin glycosides which are Triterpenoid in Nature. They are Senegin and Polygalic acid. It also contains fixed oil and sterol. With these, Senega contains other unknown glycosides also. Sweet taste of Senega is Due to polygalitol present in it.

Uses: Saponin glycosides of Senega are not absorbed but cause irritation of gastric mucosa. This leads to secretion of mucous in bronchioles through reflex action and hence, used as stimulant expectorant. It is used in the treatment of chronic bronchitis.

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