Standardization and Safety in Indian Senna Leaves Exports
Senna Leaves (Cassia angustifolia) are classified by sennoside percentages. A high-quality batch contains between 2.0% and 2.5% active sennosides, verified via High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). ### Physical Leaf Classifications - **Prime Leaves No. 1**: Large, bold green leaves with minimal stem contamination. - **Prime Leaves No. 2**: Medium green leaves, standard for herbal tea formulations. - **Senna Pods**: Whole dried pods containing sennosides, favored by extract manufacturers. Export shipments are compressed into hydraulic bales to maximize container space and prevent moisture ingress during shipping lanes.
This resource center represents parameter benchmarks checked before packing bulk botanicals at Indian ports. Details are coordinated under VEDA IMPEX supervision.