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• noun (Context 1)
A natural stimulant laxative prepared from the dried leaves or pods of certain senna plants, commonly used to treat constipation.
Usage Example
"The doctor recommended taking a mild dose of laxative before bedtime to alleviate the patient's digestive discomfort."
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laxative
purgative
• noun (Context 2)
Any of various leguminous shrubs, trees, or herbs of the genus Senna, native to tropical and subtropical regions, typically bearing pinnate leaves and yellow flowers.
Usage Example
"The gardener planted a wild cassia to attract sulfur butterflies, which rely on the plant as a host for their larvae."
Strong
cassia
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