Cassia angustifolia
Senna
Description
Cassia angustifolia, commonly known as senna, is a legume shrub native to parts of Asia and Africa. It is primarily cultivated for its leaves and pods, which are used in traditional medicine as a natural laxative. The plant features compound leaves with numerous small leaflets and produces yellow flowers in clusters. It thrives in warm climates with well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Senna's active compounds, sennosides, stimulate bowel movements. The plant can grow up to 1 meter tall and spreads via seed. Harvest the leaves and pods as they mature for medicinal use. Senna requires well-drained soil and regular watering, especially during dry periods.
Description
Cassia angustifolia, commonly known as senna, is a legume shrub native to parts of Asia and Africa. It is primarily cultivated for its leaves and pods, which are used in traditional medicine as a natural laxative. The plant features compound leaves with numerous small leaflets and produces yellow flowers in clusters. It thrives in warm climates with well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Senna's active compounds, sennosides, stimulate bowel movements. The plant can grow up to 1 meter tall and spreads via seed. Harvest the leaves and pods as they mature for medicinal use. Senna requires well-drained soil and regular watering, especially during dry periods.