True 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
- The true senna plant is a popular ingredient in some herbal teas due to its laxative properties.
- True senna leaves are often used in combination with other herbs to create a natural remedy for constipation.
- The true senna shrub is native to tropical Africa and is cultivated in other regions for its medicinal properties.
- Some people prefer to use true senna over other laxatives because it is seen as a more natural and gentle alternative.
- Dried true senna leaves can be purchased at most health food stores and are often packaged as a natural remedy for digestive issues.
Synonyms
- Senna Alexandrina
- Cassia Acutifolia
- Alexandria Senna
- Cassia Augustifolia
- Alexandrian Senna
- Indian Senna
- Tinnevelly Senna