Senna Alexandrina

Senna alexandrina, Alexandrin Senna, Sonamukhi

Botanical Name : Senna alexandrina

English Name : Alexandrin Senna

Hindi Name : Sonamukhi

Sanskrit Name : Rajvriksa, Bhumyahali

Description

Alexandria senna is a perennial herb native to India.

Alexandria senna is a member of Fabaceae plant family. Formerly this was classified as cassia Acutifolia but presently is known as Senna Alexandrina. This is a small shrub with angular branches. The leaves are 5-8 leaflets, ovate lanceolet, glabrous. Racemes are axillary in addition, many flowered. The flowers are bright yellow in color. The legumes are flat and the seeds are obviated.

Usage

The leaves are mild and safe laxatives. The leaves are useful in leukemia. The herb yields a glucoside namely sennoside. The leaves are useful as Ayurvedic herbal medicine.

Obtained Chemical Compounds

Gujarati: Mindhi aaval

Marathi: Bhui Tarvad

Bengali: Kankrol bhed

Kannada: Neldavregid

Telugu: Neltangedi, Neleponna

Tamil: Nilavare

Malyalam: Nilvaak

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