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  1. ringworm bush, ringworm shrub, ringworm cassia, Senna alata, Cassia alatanoun

    tropical shrub (especially of Americas) having yellow flowers and large leaves whose juice is used as a cure for ringworm and poisonous bites; sometimes placed in genus Cassia

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  1. ringworm shrub

    Senna alata is an important medicinal tree, as well as an ornamental flowering plant in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It also known as emperor's candlesticks, candle bush, candelabra bush, Christmas candles, empress candle plant, ringworm shrub, or candletree. A remarkable species of Senna, it was sometimes separated in its own genus, Herpetica.

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  1. ringworm shrub

    A ringworm shrub, scientifically known as Senna alata, is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine due to its antifungal properties, particularly for treating ringworm. Native to tropical regions, this plant has bright yellow flowers and large, broad leaves that fold together at night. Its antifungal properties are derived from compounds called chrysophanic acid, which is found in the leaves. Besides ringworm, it can also be used to treat other skin diseases such as eczema and scabies.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ringworm shrub in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ringworm shrub in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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