senna

• Substantivo que designa qualquer uma das várias plantas do gênero Senna, caracterizadas por folhas pinadas compostas e flores amarelas vistosas, muitas das quais são usadas com fins medicinais como laxantes.

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.

1. Medicinal plantC1formalmedical

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

   sena

   • 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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