Senna

/ˈsɛnə/ noun

Definition

A plant whose dried leaves or pods are used as a natural laxative medicine to help with constipation.

Etymology

From Arabic 'sana' via Medieval Latin. The plant is native to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, and has been used in traditional medicine for over 1,000 years.

Kelly Says

Senna has been mentioned in medical texts since the 9th century and is still approved by the FDA today—it's one of the oldest medicines that's never gone out of style because it actually works!

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