Dried Senna Leaves

✨ Dried Senna Leaves — A Familiar Herbal Leaf

Senna is a loose dried botanical leaf known in Moroccan and Arab homes as sana makki, and in French as séné. It is also called Alexandrian senna, cassia senna and, botanically, Senna alexandrina. The leaves in this pack are pale green to yellow-green, light, dry and brittle, with small leaf pieces that release a gentle herbal aroma when prepared with hot water.

🌿 Traditional and Cultural Uses

In Moroccan and wider Arab herbal tradition, senna was kept among the household plants and prepared as a warm infusion. It was traditionally used after heavy meals and when a household wanted to encourage a regular bowel routine. Grandmothers prepared senna tea as part of familiar home herbal practice, especially for occasional constipation. This simple leaf remains known by several names across North Africa and the Arab world, yet its preparation is recognisable: dried leaves, hot water and a quiet moment to let the infusion develop.

🍵 How to Prepare an Infusion

• 🌿 Choose the dried leaves from the pouch and place them in a teapot or heatproof cup.
• 💧 Pour freshly boiled water over the leaves, then cover the cup or pot.
• ⏳ Let the leaves steep until the infusion takes on its herbal colour and aroma.
• ☕ Strain the leaves before serving the infusion plain.

🥣 A Simple Household Preparation

1. Place the desired amount of dried senna leaves in a clean teapot.
2. Add hot water and keep the pot covered while the leaves infuse.
3. Strain into a cup once the flavour has developed.
4. Keep the remaining dry leaves sealed for the next preparation.

🧾 Ingredients

100% dried senna leaves. No blend, flavouring or added ingredient is included.

🔬 Product Profile

Senna is a leafy botanical from the legume family, Fabaceae. This product is supplied as loose, whole dried leaf pieces rather than powder, making it easy to see the natural shape and texture of the plant material before preparation.

📦 How We Sell It

We supply loose dried senna leaves in 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 3 kg and 5 kg options. You receive plain dried leaves, ready to sort and prepare as an herbal infusion.

⚠️ Usage Note

Senna is traditionally prepared as an herbal infusion, not used as a culinary seasoning. Follow the familiar household preparation that you know and prefer.

🌤️ Storage

Keep the leaves in their sealed pouch or an airtight jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Stored well, the leaves keep their colour, dry texture and herbal character for longer.