Indian Senna (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
- Indian senna is a traditional medicinal herb used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat digestive issues and promote bowel movements.
- The botanical name of Indian senna is Cassia auriculata, although some sources still consider it to be Cassia senna.
- Indian senna is often confused with Cassia angustifolia, but the two plants have distinct differences in their morphological characteristics.
- The leaves of the Indian senna plant are harvested, dried, and made into a tea or capsules for consumption as a natural laxative.
- In traditional Indian medicine, Indian senna is used in combination with other herbs to treat a variety of health conditions, including skin problems and fever.
Synonyms
- Senna Alexandrina
- Cassia Acutifolia
- Alexandria Senna
- True Senna
- Cassia Augustifolia
- Alexandrian Senna
- Tinnevelly Senna