University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
Classification
Pharmacy, General
Accession Number
1984.6.11
Description
Clear cylindrical glass jar with black metal screw-on lid with cream paper label affixed to jar with black text describing contents; contents are dry, flat, beige pea-like pods; sealed closure.
Clear cylindrical glass jar with black metal screw-on lid with cream paper label affixed to jar with black text describing contents; contents are dry, flat, beige pea-like pods; sealed closure.
On label: "UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO // PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORY // Senna Pods
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A5-3 Box 1
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Book
Website
Reference Comments
“The Historical Apothecary Compendium” by Daniel A. Goldstein
https://www.drugs.com/npp/senna.html
Research Facts
Used as a laxative (stimulates bowel movement), and as a cathartic in traditional Arabian and European medicine. Can be combined with other laxative agents, leaves brewed in tea, liquids, powders, or tablets.