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senega

/ˈsɛn.ɪ.ɡə/

Traduction: Nom masculin désignant la racine séchée de certaines plantes du genre Polygala, contenant une saponine irritante, ou la plante vivace buissonnante originaire du centre et du sud des États-Unis, à fleurs blanches et centres verts.

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/ˈsɛn.ɪ.ɡə/formalmedical
  • frNom masculin désignant la racine séchée de certaines plantes du genre Polygala, contenant une saponine irritante, ou la plante vivace buissonnante originaire du centre et du sud des États-Unis, à fleurs blanches et centres verts.

A noun referring to the dried root of certain plants of the genus Polygala, containing an irritating saponin, or to the perennial bushy herb native to central and southern United States with white flowers and green centers.

  1. Dried root of Polygala plantsC1formalmedical

    The dried root of certain plants from the genus Polygala, which contains an irritating saponin and is used in traditional medicine as an expectorant.

    frRacine de polygala (sénéga)

    • The herbalist prepared a tincture from senega to treat the patient's cough.
    • Senega root is known for its saponin content, which can cause irritation if not properly processed.
    • Historically, senega was used in remedies for respiratory ailments.
  2. C1formalamericanscientific

    A perennial bushy herb native to central and southern United States, characterized by white flowers with green centers and often a purple crest, similar to Seneca snakeroot.

    frPolygala de Virginie

    • The senega plant thrives in the prairies of the central United States.
    • Botanists identified the plant as senega due to its distinctive white flowers with purple crests.
    • Senega is often confused with other snakeroot species due to their similar appearance.