Effect of cassia sieberiena leaf extracts on the intestinal motility of rat

Toxicological reproductive study of Cassia occidentalis L. in female Wistar rats

“…This result is in agreement with data from the literature that describes the laxative effects of the Cassia species (Elujoba et al, 1999). Anthraquinone derivates have been identified as the chemical constituents of the Cassia species responsible for laxative and purgative activities (Akomolafe et al, 2003). The most well known species of Cassia used as a purgative and strong laxative is Cassia acutifolia (Senna).…”

Acute and subacute toxicity of Cassia occidentalis L. stem and leaf in Wistar rats

“…This laxative effect is characteristic in Cassia species as described by Elujoba et al (1999). Anthraquinone derivates have been identified as the chemical constituents of the Cassia species responsible for laxative and purgative activities (Akomolafe et al, 2003). Cassia occidentalis has small amounts of anthraquinone and has demonstrated only a mild laxative effect in rats (Elujoba et al, 1989), as that observed in the present study.…”

Pharmacognostic evaluation of the leaves and roots of Cassia sieberiana DC.

“…The anthraquinone glycosides are responsible for many of the medicinal properties observed in the plant, although anthraquinones have not been isolated from the plant (Akomolafe et al, 2003).…”