senna

• Sustantivo que designa cualquiera de varias plantas del género Senna, caracterizadas por hojas pinnadas compuestas y flores amarillas brillantes; muchas especies se usan como laxante o con fines medicinales.

A noun referring to any of various plants of the genus Senna, characterized by pinnately compound leaves and showy yellow flowers, many of which are used for medicinal purposes.

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

   Senna (planta medicinal)

   • The doctor recommended a tea made from senna to relieve constipation.
   • Senna is a common ingredient in many herbal laxatives.
   • The leaves of the senna plant are harvested for their medicinal properties.

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