Senna Alexandrina (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 the Senna alexandrina plant have been used for centuries in traditional medicine as a natural laxative and purgative.
- Senna alexandrina, a plant species commonly found in the tropics, has tawny yellow flowers arranged in clusters.
- Studies have shown that Senna alexandrina has significant medicinal properties and is widely used to treat digestive disorders.
- Due to its efficacy in treating constipation, Senna alexandrina is sometimes incorporated into modern medicines as an active ingredient.
- Historically, the Senna alexandrina plant was used by ancient civilizations in the Middle East and Africa to treat various ailments, from fever to indigestion.
Synonyms
- Cassia Acutifolia
- Alexandria Senna
- True Senna
- Cassia Augustifolia
- Alexandrian Senna
- Indian Senna
- Tinnevelly Senna