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senna

/ˈsenə/noun

उच्चारण सेन

सनाय, सोनामुखी (दवा)

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noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    a medicine made from the dried leaves or pods of a tropical plant, used to help people empty their bowels

    सनाय, सोनामुखी (दवा)

    • The doctor suggested senna for occasional constipation.
    • Senna tablets should not be taken for long periods without advice.
  2. 2

    [C/U]

    the tropical plant that this medicine comes from, which has yellow flowers

    सनाय का पौधा, सोनामुखी

    • Senna grows well in the dry parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat.