Senna Leaves Powder / Nilavarai Powder / Avaram Ilai Podi / Cassia Angustifolia – 100gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Cassia auriculata

Tamil Name: Nilavarai / நிலஆவாரை

Telugu Name: Avara, avarakka, aveeram, merakatangedu, merikatangaru / అవరా, అవరక్క, వీరం, మెరకటంగేడు, మెరికతంగారు

Malayalam Name: Sunnamukhi / സുന്നമുഖി

Hindi Name: Anwal, aval, awai, tarawar, taroda / अंवल, अवल, आवाई, तरावर, तरोदा

Kannada Name: Sonamukhi / ಸೋನಮುಖಿ

Description:

Cassia auriculata is the botanical name of the senna plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. Senna is a woody perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 to 2 meters tall. The senna plant contains pinnate leaves, which have opposite paired leaflets. The flowers of the senna plant have five yellow petals and five sepals, and the fruit has six seeds. Every part of the senna plant has many medicinal properties that help to treat various diseases. Senna leaves also can be consumed in the form of tea or churna.

Health Benefits:

• According to plant studies, senna leaves contain anti-inflammatory properties that may reduce chronic inflammation in the body.
• The laxative properties in this powder can help to relieve constipation.
• Senna leaves contain sennosides compounds, which stimulate muscle contractions in the intestines.
• Applying the senna leaves paste can protect the skin and give glowing skin.
• Nilavarai leaf acts as a natural conditioner to the hair that can help to strengthen and thicken the hair. 
• It also helps to control hair fall and treat dandruff.
• Senna leaves powder is an effective remedy to cure skin infections due to its antibacterial properties.

Dosage of Senna Leaves Powder:

Take 5 grams of senna leaf powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil it for a few minutes. Drink it twice a day before taking food. It helps to get relief from constipation.