Medicine
Is Senna halal?
A plant laxative. Not the same row as cassia gum (E427).
Muttoo catalogue desk (grade C), 2026-10-04: searchable stub. Not a certifier ruling. Not a barcode certificate. Not verified-halal or verified-haram.
What we know
The name is in the catalogue so you can find it. There is not enough evidence to classify.
What we don’t know
No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For Senna in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
The detail
Senna pods and leaves are plant material. Tablets may add a coat, lactose or a gelatin capsule. No grade A/B halal source is on file. Cassia gum is a different ingredient.
What the sources say
A row without an A or B source stays insufficient-evidence.
Where you will run into it
- Laxative tablets
- Herbal tea
How to check it yourself
Check the capsule or coat. Do not read this row as a ruling on cassia gum.
Quick facts
| Name | Senna |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | senna, senna pods, senna leaves, senna tablets, sennosides |
| Additive class | Medicine |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is Senna halal?
Senna is classified as Insufficient evidence. Muttoo catalogue desk (grade C), 2026-10-04: searchable stub. Not a certifier ruling. Not a barcode certificate. Not verified-halal or verified-haram.
Is Senna halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Senna is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Senna called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: senna, senna pods, senna leaves, senna tablets, sennosides.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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