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Senna Leaves
Pharmaceutical-grade dried senna leaves for laxative preparations
Dried senna leaves (Cassia senna / Cassia angustifolia) standardized for sennoside content. Used in pharmaceutical laxative preparations and herbal medicine.
Origin
Al Fayoum, Egypt
Category
Medicinal Plants
Compliance
EU / Korean MFDS
Shelf Life
24 months from production
EU EC 396/2005Korean MFDSISO 22000HACCP
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Physical Properties
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form | Whole leaf / Cut / Powder |
| Moisture Content | Max 10% |
| Sennoside Content | Min 2.5% (as sennoside B) |
| Color | Grayish-green, characteristic |
Microbiological Standards
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Total Plate Count (TPC) | Max 100,000 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mold | Max 10,000 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Absent in 1g |
| Salmonella spp. | Absent in 25g |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Absent in 25g |
Pesticide Residue Limits
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| EU Compliance | EC 396/2005 — all MRLs compliant |
| Korean MFDS Standard | Compliant with Korean pesticide MRL list |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | Max 3.0 mg/kg |
| Heavy Metals (Cd) | Max 0.2 mg/kg |
Packaging & Logistics
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standard Packaging | 10 kg / 20 kg polyethylene bags in cartons |
| Bulk Packaging | 200 kg / 500 kg big bags (FIBC) |
| Shelf Life | 24 months from production date |
| Storage Conditions | Cool, dry place; max 25°C, max 60% RH |
