SENEGA Definition & Meaning

senega

[ sen-i-guh ]

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noun

the dried root of a milkwort, Polygala senega, of the eastern U.S., used as an expectorant and diuretic.
the plant itself.

senega

/ ˈ��ɛ��ɪɡə /

noun

a milkwort plant, Polygala senega, of the eastern US, with small white flowers
the root of this plant, used as an expectorant

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of senega¹

1730–40; variant of Seneca, from its use by this tribe

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of senega¹

C18: variant of Seneca (the Indian tribe)

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Toiletries bore Chinese touches too: The lotion’s scent, for example, was inspired by yuan zhi, or senega root, an herb used in Asian drinks to calm the spirit.

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Gum senega, review of the regulations imposed on the trade for, 272.

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The central emetics are apomorphine, tartar emetic, ipecacuanha, senega and squill.

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Digitonin, on the other hand, is a cardiac depressant, and has been found to be identical with saponin, the chief constituent of senega root.

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Dr. A. E. Ross speaks highly of its use as an expectorant, ranking it in this respect with senega; he found it especially useful in the bronchitis of children.

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