Senna italica (سنا – عشرق)

Senna italica, also known as سنا – عشرق, is a perennial herb or small shrub native to arid and semi-arid regions. It is well-known in traditional medicine for its use as a natural laxative, especially in the form of dried leaves or pods. This plant is also valuable for desert landscaping due to its drought tolerance and soil-stabilizing roots.

Benefits of Senna italica (سنا – عشرق)

• Traditionally used as a natural herbal laxative
• Supports digestive health in traditional medicine systems
• Thrives in poor, dry, and sandy soils
• Improves soil structure and prevents erosion
• Ideal for native and medicinal plant gardens

Care Tips for Senna italica

• Light: Requires full sun
• Watering: Very low; only during establishment period
• Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy or rocky soils
• Pruning: Occasional pruning to remove dead stems
• Fertilizer: Not needed; thrives in nutrient-poor soil