Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | PDF Generator

Senna (Noun)

Any of various plants of the genus Senna having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally.

Nouns denoting plants.

Native American tribes used the senna plant for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments and conditions.
The pods of the senna plant can be used as a laxative or for dyeing purposes.
Senna flowers are often bright yellow in color and are arranged in clusters at the ends of branches.
Cassia senna, commonly known as the Alexandrian senna, is a plant that has been cultivated for centuries in North Africa and the Middle East.
In some countries, senna tea is still consumed for its perceived health benefits, particularly for digestive issues.