De novo Transcriptome Assembly of Senna occidentalis Sheds Light on the Anthraquinone Biosynthesis Pathway [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 Senna occidentalis is an annual leguminous herb that is rich in anthraquinones, which have various pharmacological activities. However, little is known about the genetics of S. occidentalis, particularly its anthraquinone biosynthesis pathway. To broaden
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Identification of seeds based on molecular markers and secondary metabolites in Senna obtusifolia and Senna occidentalis [PDF]
Botanical Studies, 2017 Background Senna obtusifolia and Senna occidentalis (Leguminosae), whose seeds have similar appearance and chemical constituents, are easily confused in using their seeds. To elucidate the similarities and differences between S.
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Physiochemical, Insecticidal, and Antidiabetic Activities of Senna occidentalis Linn Root [PDF]
Biochemistry Research International, 2020 The present study aimed to investigate the physiochemical activities of Senna occidentalis (Linn) roots and phytochemicals as insecticidal (ethyl acetate and methanol) and antidiabetic (ethanolic extract) activities.
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Cardiotoxicity of Senna occidentalis in sheep (Ovis aries) [PDF]
Open Veterinary Journal, 2016 The cardiotoxicity of Coffee senna (Senna occidentalis) was investigated in sheep that were fed diets containing its seeds, which are recognized as the most poisonous part of such weed. Dianthrone, the main toxic component of S. occidentalis, is known to
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Senna occidentalis (L.) Link root extract inhibits Plasmodium growth in vitro and in mice [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2023 Background Senna occidentalis (L.) Link has been used worldwide in traditional treatment of many diseases and conditions including snakebite. In Kenya, a decoction from the plant roots taken orally, is used as a cure for malaria.
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The complete chloroplast genomes of the medicinal plants, Senna tora and Senna occidentalis species [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2020 Senna tora and Senna occidentalis, members of Fabaceae, are medicinally important species for laxatives, diuretics, and anticancer those are native to tropical and subtropical areas and Americas, respectively. In this study, the two complete chloroplast (
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Senna Occidentalis Poisoning: An Uncommon Cause of Liver Failure. [PDF]
ACG Case Rep J, 2019 ABSTRACT Senna is a commonly found weed used in traditional systems of medicine, often as a laxative. Senna poisoning is rarely reported, and its potential for toxicity greatly underestimated. Clinical presentation mimics acute liver failure, which is very difficult to attribute to this seemingly innocuous agent ...
Ish P, Rathi S, Singh H, Anuradha S.
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Phytoconstituents and antidermatophytic activity of crude extracts of Senna occidentalis
UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research, 2023 Dermatophytes are one of the major aetiologic agents of cutaneous mycoses Senna occidentalis is among the plants used in traditional herbal medicine in treating fungal skin infections and it is shown from literature to contain phytochemicals which are ...
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Purification of antibacterial proteins from Coffee senna (Senna occidentalis) seeds [PDF]
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2019 Senna occidentalis (L.) Link formally known as Cassia occidentalis is a popular herb in folk medicine for the treatment of a wide range of microbial infections. Crude, ammonium sulphate precipitated and dialyzed proteins of S. occidentalis seeds were evaluated for their antibacterial potential by agar well diffusion and broth dilution techniques ...
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Subacute Hepatotoxicity of Extracts of Senna occidentalis Seeds in Swiss Albino Mice [PDF]
Journal of Toxicology, 2020 Senna occidentalis is potentially toxic to humans and animals. Its seeds are crop contaminant weeds in some localities where liver disease is prevalent. This study assessed the subacute hepatotoxicity of S. occidentalis seeds in mice model.
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