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senna

/ˈsɛnə/

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noun

番泻叶，泻药。

Any of several plants of the tribe Cassieae, especially those of the genera Cassia and Senna, whose leaves and pods are used as a purgative and laxative.

Examples :

"My grandmother drinks senna tea every night to help with her digestion. "

我奶奶每天晚上都喝番泻叶茶，帮助消化。

plant medicine vegetable

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noun

番泻叶

The dried leaves or pods of these plants (especially of Senna alexandrina, syn. Cassia angustifolia or Cassia acutifolia), used medicinally.

Examples :

"My grandmother uses senna as a natural remedy for occasional constipation. "

我奶奶用番泻叶作为一种天然疗法，来缓解偶尔的便秘。

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noun

番泻叶，泻药。

Senna glycoside, a laxative.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended senna to help relieve my constipation. "

医生建议我服用番泻叶，这是一种泻药，来缓解便秘。

medicine substance