Senna
A group of flowering plants in the legume family, many of which are used in traditional medicine.
What is it?
Senna is a genus of plants with bright yellow flowers. They grow in warm places around the world. The seeds and leaves of some senna plants are used as medicine, especially to help with digestion. The seeds are called 决明子 in Chinese. Senna plants are also grown as ornamentals for their cheerful flowers.
Why it matters
Senna is an important plant in traditional medicine systems like Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It shows how people have used nature to heal for thousands of years. Modern medicines also use compounds from senna.
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