senna

noun sen·na \ ˈse-nə \

Updated on: 28 Feb 2018

Definition of senna

1 : any of a genus (Cassia synonym Senna) of leguminous herbs, shrubs, and trees native to warm regions : cassia 2; especially : one used medicinally

2 : the dried leaflets or pods of various sennas (especially Cassia angustifolia synonym Senna alexandrina) used as a purgative

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Recent Examples of senna from the Web

Made with ingredients such as alma oil, senna leaf extract and cupuacu butter, the mask is used in-shower after shampooing your hair.

— atlanta life, ajc, "Three finds worth buying," 18 July 2017
The fitness star quotes a description of Flat Tummy Tea’s main ingredients, including senna, a plant that can have laxative effects (and appears in the brand's Cleanse Tea).

— sarah klein, Health.com, "Here's Why This Fitness Star Is Calling Out a Flat-Belly 'Detox' Tea," 2 Aug. 2017
The fitness star quotes a description of Flat Tummy Tea’s main ingredients, including senna, a plant that can have laxative effects (and appears in the brand’s Cleanse Tea).

— sarah klein, PEOPLE.com, "Fitness Star Massy Arias Calls Out ‘Scam Artists’ Flat Tummy Tea for Reposting Her Image," 2 Aug. 2017
And some of the excitement was because of the new ingredient in the formula, Indian senna seed, which is a natural alternative to hyaluronic acid.

— emily barth isler, Allure, "Josh Rosebrook Vital Balm Cream Has a Waitlist of 600 People," 18 July 2017
Made with ingredients such as alma oil, senna leaf extract and cupuacu butter, the mask is used in-shower after shampooing your hair.

— atlanta life, ajc, "Three finds worth buying," 18 July 2017
Made with ingredients such as alma oil, senna leaf extract and cupuacu butter, the mask is used in-shower after shampooing your hair.

— atlanta life, ajc, "Three finds worth buying," 18 July 2017
Made with ingredients such as alma oil, senna leaf extract and cupuacu butter, the mask is used in-shower after shampooing your hair.

— atlanta life, ajc, "Three finds worth buying," 18 July 2017
Made with ingredients such as alma oil, senna leaf extract and cupuacu butter, the mask is used in-shower after shampooing your hair.

— courtney ortega, star-telegram.com, "IGK’s new spray-on hair mask is a time saver," 19 May 2017

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