Senna: 1 definition
Introduction:
Senna means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Senna in English is the name of a plant defined with Senna alexandrina in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassia emarginata L. (among others).
2) Senna is also identified with Senna italica It has the synonym Cassia jahnii (Britton & Rose ex Pittier) Rose ex Pittier (etc.).
3) Senna is also identified with Senna sophera It has the synonym Cassia proboscidea Pollard (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Antenna (2001)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Western Folklore (1947)
· Taxon (1981)
· Phytochemistry (2187)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Senna, for example side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+37): Cen-nataiantati, Cennacirai, Cennakam, Cennakarai, Cennakkoni, Cennakkuni, Cennal, Cennapattanattan, Cennapattiram, Cennatikka, Cennavalai, Cennay, Senna alata, Senna alexandrina, Senna auriculata, Senna baccarinii, Senna bicapsularis, Senna covesii, Senna didymobotrya, Senna divaricata.
Ends with (+32): Aden senna, African senna, Aleppo senna, Alexandrian senna, American senna, Bastard senna, Bladder senna, Bombay senna, Coffee senna, Country senna, Dog senna, Fetid senna, Four-leaved senna, Futa-ho-senna, Golden shower senna, Hane-senna, Hill senna, Himalayan bladder senna, Indian senna, Italian senna.
Full-text (+2278): Sonamukhi, Nelavare, Avarai, Bhitarvada, Bhumichari, Kiruminaci, Kapalacanti, Emaputpi, Ponnaviram, Senavu, Cena, Dadrughna, Tarvata, Prapunnada, Kasamarda, Mancat-konrai, Kasamardaka, Chakramardaka, Panevar, Tantiyamu.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Senna; (plurals include: Sennas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 27b - The group of pulses (Shamidhanya—dicotyledons) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 30 - Tikka I (A.D. 1209-1248) < [Chapter XX - The Telugu Cholas (Chodas)]
Love in the Valley - An Idyll < [July-September 1942]
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