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Polygala senega Family: Polygalaceae (Milkworts) Common Name: Seneca snakeroot, rattlesnake root, milkwort, mountain flax Senega root was one of the new remedies introduced into medicine after the discovery of America where the Seneca Indians valued it as a cure for rattlesnake bite. Although this usage was probably based purely on the "Doctrine of Signatures," senega subsequently enjoyed great popularity as a nauseant expectorant and was a common ingredient in syrups and similar preparations for coughs and colds . We are one fo the leading Polygala Senega, Senega Root Suppliers and Exporters from India. We offer highly effective Polygala Senega, Senega Root which is herbal plant with lots of medicinal and curative properties. Available in hygienic tamper proof packing, the Polygala Senega, Senega Root offered by us has complete natural essence. Part Used : Chemical constituents : - Triterpenoid saponins
- Phenolic acids
- Emthyl salicylate
- Polygalitol and plant sterois
Used as an expectorant to treat : - Bronchial asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Whooping cough
Medicinal qualities : - Stimulant action on the bronchial mucous membranes
- Promotes the coughing up of phlegm from the chest
- Easing wheeziness
- Precaution
- In large doses, the root is emetic
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