Senna Flower Powder (Aavaram Poo) – Natural Herbal Powder
Common Names:
Botanical Name: Cassia auriculata
English Name: Tanner’s Cassia Flower
Tamil Name: ஆவாரம் பூ (Aavaram Poo)
Telugu Name: తంగేడు పుష్పం (Tangedu Pushpam)
Malayalam Name: അവരം പുഷ്പം (Avaram Pushpam)
Hindi Name: तरवड़ फूल (Tarwar Phool)
Description:
Senna Flower, traditionally known as Aavaram Poo, is a vibrant yellow blossom of the Cassia auriculata plant. It is commonly found along riverbanks and dry forest regions of South India. These flowers are often dried and ground into a fine powder that is used in various traditional practices, especially in Tamil households.
Aavaram Poo is widely appreciated for its refreshing fragrance and cultural significance. It is often used in face packs and body care routines and is also brewed as a naturally flavored herbal drink.
Traditional & Cultural Uses:
Commonly added to homemade skincare powders for its cooling effect on the skin
Traditionally used in summer to prepare herbal teas believed to cool the body
Often blended with other natural ingredients for external applications such as scalp and skin care
Used in daily wellness routines in Tamil Nadu villages for generations
How to Use:
For External Use:
Make a paste using Senna Flower Powder with rose water or aloe vera and apply to the skin or scalp as part of a natural care routine.
For Herbal Beverage:
Add 5 g of powder to 100 ml of water, boil for a few minutes, strain, and drink warm. Traditionally consumed as a cooling herbal infusion.
Important Note:
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information provided reflects traditional usage and cultural practices. Please consult your healthcare provider before use, especially during pregnancy or while under medical supervision.
Processing Method:
Our Senna Flower Powder is naturally harvested, shade-dried, and finely ground without any chemical additives or preservatives, preserving the herb’s natural purity.
rajendran –
Excellent product. It really seemed to work for me.
Suseela –
I have used it for my homemade bath powder instead of my regular bath powder chemical-infused. Happy with the product.