# Sennosides

National Cancer Institute

## Source

National Cancer Institute. Sennosides. NCI Thesaurus. Code C29448.

Anthraquinone glycosides found in senna plant, usually referring to the sennosides A and B, with laxative activity. Sennosides act on and irritate the lining of the intestine wall, thereby causing increased intestinal muscle contractions leading to vigorous bowel movement.