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senega

/ˈsɛn.ɪ.ɡə/

翻译: 指远志属某些植物的干燥根,含刺激性皂苷,可作祛痰药;也指一种原产于美国中部和南部的多年生丛生植物,开白花、花心绿色。

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noun

/ˈsɛn.ɪ.ɡə/formalmedical
  • zh指远志属某些植物的干燥根,含刺激性皂苷,可作祛痰药;也指一种原产于美国中部和南部的多年生丛生植物,开白花、花心绿色。

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.

    zh远志根

    • 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.

    zh多年生灌木状草本

    • 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.