Seeds of the herb Senna acutifolia

Common name: Snamaki Scientific name: Senna acutifolia Also known as: Alexandrian Senna - Acutifolia Senna A perennial wild shrub with an upright stem that is light green in color, heavily branched, exceeding one meter in height. Its leaves are compound, opposite, fully serrated, and pointed at the tip. It has been used for various medicinal purposes since ancient times. Seeds and fruit of Snamaki herb: Its fruit is compressed, flattened pods, usually containing 6 seeds. Growing season for Snamaki herb: It is cultivated in spring, and can also be grown year-round in warm regions, agricultural reserves, enclosed or plastic-covered areas where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or where adequate lighting is available. Suitable climate and soil for cultivating Snamaki herb: Snamaki shrub thrives in moderate and warm climates, tolerates high temperatures, and loves sunlight. It is planted in fertile, well-drained soil. Method of cultivating Snamaki herb: It is grown from seeds at a depth not exceeding 1 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate growth. Its benefits and uses: It is cultivated for its leaves and fruits, which have multiple medicinal uses, and also for ornamental purposes. Original habitat of Snamaki herb: Upper Nile.