Cassia Acutifolia (Noun)
Meaning
Erect shrub having racemes of tawny yellow flowers; the dried leaves are used medicinally as a cathartic; sometimes placed in genus Cassia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dried leaves of cassia acutifolia are commonly used as a cathartic in traditional medicine to treat constipation and indigestion.
- Cassia acutifolia is a type of erect shrub that is widely cultivated in tropical regions for its medicinal properties.
- In some parts of the world, cassia acutifolia is also known as senna, due to its use as a laxative.
- The tawny yellow flowers of cassia acutifolia are highly fragrant and are often used in floral arrangements.
- Cassia acutifolia is sometimes placed in the genus Cassia, although some botanists classify it as a separate genus due to its unique characteristics.
Synonyms
- Senna Alexandrina
- Alexandria Senna
- True Senna
- Cassia Augustifolia
- Alexandrian Senna
- Indian Senna
- Tinnevelly Senna