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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