Senna siamea
Siamese cassia
Sennas siamea, commonly known as the Siamese cassia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its potent laxative properties, it contains bioactive compounds that aid digestion. Beyond gastrointestinal health, traditional practices utilize its leaves and seeds to treat various ailments, making it a significant botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Senna siamea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It further falls into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, specifically as a member of the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Senna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Senna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Senna siamea, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Indonesia, it is known as Johar (id), while in Kerala, India, it is called മഞ്ഞക്കൊന്ന (ml). In Japan, the plant is identified as タガヤサン (ja), and in Thailand, it is commonly called ขี้เหล็ก (th). Additionally, in the Acehnese language, it is referred to as Ceubrék (ace).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| id | Johar | Wikidata |
| ml | മഞ്ഞക്കൊന്ന | Wikidata |
| ja | タガヤサン | Wikidata |
| th | ขี้เหล็ก | Wikidata |
| ace | Ceubrék | Wikidata |
| my | မယ်ဇလီပင် | Wikidata |
| ms | Johar | Wikidata |
| de | Kassodbaum | Wikidata |
| vi | Muồng đen | Wikidata |
| zh | 鐵刀木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Senna siamea, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several countries, including Benin and Burkina. Additionally, the species can be found spanning through the territory of Ghana. The plant's range also extends to Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical reach is confirmed within the borders of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Senna siamea, possesses various anatomical components that are often studied for their pharmacological properties. The leaves and individual leaf structures are primary sites of interest due to their specific chemical compositions. The stem provides the structural framework for the plant's growth, while the stem bark can also be harvested for medicinal use. Additionally, the roots serve as a vital part of the organism, often containing concentrated bioactive compounds used in traditional herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 20
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| stem | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heartwoods | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Senna siamea has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, kaempferol, 4-(cis)-acetyl-3,6,8-trihydroxy-3-methyldihydronaphthalenone, 4-(trans)-acetyl-3,6,8-trihydroxy-3-methyldihydronaphthalenone, 5-acetonyl-7-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-chromone.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-(cis)-acetyl-3,6,8-trihydroxy-3-methyldihydronaphthalenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-(trans)-acetyl-3,6,8-trihydroxy-3-methyldihydronaphthalenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-acetonyl-7-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-chromone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cassiarin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydroquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| emodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Senna siamea has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Anticancer, Antimalarial, Antioxidant, Repellent.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Repellent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Senna siamea has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, Ulcer, infectious skin diseases, inflammation, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |