10.22376/ijpbs.2019.10.1.p1-12 Volume 1 Issue 2 2010 (April - June) Senna has been traditionally used as laxative by civilizations across the world. Leaflets are the primary parts used for medicinal purposes. Senna pods are also used for making sweetened decoctions for use as laxative. Senna leaflets contain sennosides as main phytoconstituents. The present article is aimed to provide a broad overview of quality control standards, pharmacology, clinical usage, patented & marketed formulations and global trade scenario for Senna and its products.  Vijay Agarwal and Meenakshi Bajpai Senna, sennosides, laxative, standards. -