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'''Siamese Senna''' is a large genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae and the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. This diverse genus is native throughout the tropics, with a small number of species in temperate regions.
  
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Weight loss}}, {{Uses|Irritable bowel syndrome}}, {{Uses|Abdominal pain}}, {{Uses|Hair Loss}}, {{Uses|Constipation}}, {{Uses|Hemorrhoids}}, {{Uses|Intestinal Worms}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}
  
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Senna (from Arabic sanā), the sennas, is a large genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae, and the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. This diverse genus is native throughout the tropics, with a small number of species in temperate regions. The number of species is estimated to be from about 260 to 350. The type species for the genus is Senna alexandrina. About 50 species of Senna are known in cultivation.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Fruits}}.
  
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==Chemical Composition==
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Dianthrone glycosides, SennosManjakonna, Manjakonneiides A and B (rhein dianthrones containing the aglycone Sennidin A and Sennidin B respectively), Sennosides C and D (gylcosides of heterodianthrones rhein and aloe emodin)<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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== Medicinal uses ==
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Sima tangedu, Hiretangedi|ml=Manjakonna, Manjakonnei|sa=Swarn Patri|ta=Manjal konrai|te=Sima tangedu, Kurumbi|hi=Seemia, Kassod|en=Siamese Senna, Siamese cassia}}
  
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*Likely Effective for:
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==Properties==
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Constipation. Taking senna by mouth is effective for short-term treatment of constipation. Senna is an FDA-approved nonprescription drug for adults and children ages 2 years and older. However, in children ages 3-15 years, mineral oil and a medication called lactulose might be more effective than taking senna. Senna also appears to be effective for treating constipation when used in combination with psyllium or docusate sodium. In elderly people, senna plus psyllium is more effective than lactulose for treating ongoing constipation. Senna plus docusate sodium is effective for treating constipation in the elderly and in people who have undergone anorectal surgery. Taking senna appears to be as effective as lactulose, psyllium, and docusate for relieving constipation in people taking opioids or loperamide.
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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*Possibly Effective for:
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===Rasa===
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Bowel preparation before colonoscopy. Taking senna by mouth is as effective as castor oil and bisocodyl for bowel cleansing. Some evidence suggests that senna is also at least as effective as polyethylene glycol for bowel preparation. However, conflicting evidence exists. It is unclear if taking senna with polyethylene glycol is more effective than taking polyethylene glycol alone. Senna appears to be less effective than sodium phosphate for bowel cleansing. However, taking a combination of senna, sodium picosulfate, and polyethylene glycol appears to be more effective than sodium phosphate for bowel prepration prior to colonoscopy.
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
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===Veerya===
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Ushna (Hot)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
  
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*Possibly Ineffective for:
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==Habit==
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Diagnostic imaging. Taking senna by mouth does not appear to improve imaging of abdominal organs.
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{{Habit|Evergreen tree}}
  
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*Insufficient Evidence for:
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==Identification==
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Hemorrhoids.
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===Leaf===
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Irritable bowel disease.
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{{Leaf|Pinnate|Alternate|The leaves are paripinnately compound, the leaflets opposite}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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Losing weight.
 
  
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Bisexual|2-4cm long|yellow, rarely white|4|They are buzz pollinated and offer pollen as a reward to pollinators}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Pod|20-25×1-1.5 cm||long stipitate, strap-shaped, compressed woody with thick sutures| seeds 20-30, longitudinal.}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Seed - requires pre-treatment to soften the hard seedcoat and allow the ingress of water. This can be done by soaking the seed in a small amount of nearly boiling water (which cools down quickly and does not cook the seed) and then soaking the seed for 12 - 24 hours in warm water. Alternatively, a small area of the seed coat can be abraded, being careful not to damage the embryo. Germination of treated seed is about 90% within 60 days. Germination of untreated seeds is about 75% in 4 - 29 days. The seed is usually sown in situ. Seeds should be sown in areas with full sunlight, as the slightest shade reduces germination considerably <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Trophical region}}, {{Commonly seen|Temperate region}}
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Kassod (Senna siamea) flowers W IMG 0540.jpg
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File:Kassod (Senna siamea) flowers, pods & leaves W IMG 0544.jpg
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File:Kassod (Senna siamea) flowers, pods & leaves W IMG 0541.jpg
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File:Kassod (Senna siamea) flowers & leaves W IMG 0540.jpg
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File:Senna siam 081212-4392 H stbu.jpg|Planted at road side.  Bogor, West [[Java]]
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File:Senna siam 081212-4399 stbu.jpg
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File:Senna siam 081212-4406 Fr stbu.jpg
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://pharmaxchange.info/2013/05/pharmacognosy-of-senna-leaves/ "Chemistry"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.earthendelight.com/earthendelight-organic-product-Sennaleaves.html#.Wxjd_U1L_CI "plant description"]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Senna+siamea "Cultivation details"]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8234429 The senna drug and its chemistry.]
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* [https://www.feedipedia.org/node/323 Siamese Senna on feedi pedia.org]
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* [http://www.agrifarming.in/senna-plant-cultivation-information/ Siamese Senna on agree farming.org]
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* [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Senna+siamea Siamese Senna on useful trophical plants]
 
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[[Category:Fabaceae]]

Latest revision as of 10:52, 13 June 2019

Siamese Senna

Siamese Senna is a large genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae and the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. This diverse genus is native throughout the tropics, with a small number of species in temperate regions.

Uses

Weight loss, Irritable bowel syndrome, Abdominal pain, Hair Loss, Constipation, Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Worms, Indigestion

Parts Used

Leaves, Fruits.

Chemical Composition

Dianthrone glycosides, SennosManjakonna, Manjakonneiides A and B (rhein dianthrones containing the aglycone Sennidin A and Sennidin B respectively), Sennosides C and D (gylcosides of heterodianthrones rhein and aloe emodin)[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Sima tangedu, Hiretangedi
Hindi Seemia, Kassod
Malayalam Manjakonna, Manjakonnei
Tamil Manjal konrai
Telugu Sima tangedu, Kurumbi
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Swarn Patri
English Siamese Senna, Siamese cassia


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Evergreen tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Pinnate Alternate The leaves are paripinnately compound, the leaflets opposite

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Bisexual 2-4cm long yellow, rarely white 4 They are buzz pollinated and offer pollen as a reward to pollinators

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Pod 20-25×1-1.5 cm long stipitate, strap-shaped, compressed woody with thick sutures seeds 20-30, longitudinal. {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

Seed - requires pre-treatment to soften the hard seedcoat and allow the ingress of water. This can be done by soaking the seed in a small amount of nearly boiling water (which cools down quickly and does not cook the seed) and then soaking the seed for 12 - 24 hours in warm water. Alternatively, a small area of the seed coat can be abraded, being careful not to damage the embryo. Germination of treated seed is about 90% within 60 days. Germination of untreated seeds is about 75% in 4 - 29 days. The seed is usually sown in situ. Seeds should be sown in areas with full sunlight, as the slightest shade reduces germination considerably [3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Trophical region, Temperate region

Photo Gallery

  • Kassod (Senna siamea) flowers W IMG 0540.jpg
  • Kassod (Senna siamea) flowers, pods & leaves W IMG 0544.jpg
  • Kassod (Senna siamea) flowers, pods & leaves W IMG 0541.jpg
  • Kassod (Senna siamea) flowers & leaves W IMG 0540.jpg

  • Planted at road side. Bogor, West Java

  • Senna siam 081212-4399 stbu.jpg
  • Senna siam 081212-4406 Fr stbu.jpg

References

  1. ↑ "Chemistry"
  2. ↑ "plant description"
  3. ↑ "Cultivation details"

External Links

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