Benefits of Sanay (Swarna Patri) Ayurvedic Herb

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Introduction of Sanay (Swarna Patri)

Sanay is one of the most often used herbs in Ayurveda. It is well known as a powerful purging herb. It is used for various medicinal purposes. It is an annual leguminous herb cultivated extensively in the southern parts of the country for its pods and leaves which are used in Ayurveda. It is also used as a laxative. It is one of the safe and effective remedies in the treatment of constipation.


Botanical Name : Cassia angustifolia Vahl.

Useful Parts for Sanay (Swarna Patri) :

Leaves

Names in different languages for Sanay (Swarna Patri) :

English: Indian Senna
Hindi: Senna
Malayalam: Nilavaaka
Kannada: Nelavarike
Tamil: Nilavirai
Telugu: Nelatagedu

Health benefits of Sanay (Swarna Patri)

Sanay (Swarna Patri) is an Ayurvedic herb more popularly known as Senna. It is mainly used as a blood purifier and laxative. So it is considered an effective remedy for relieving constipation and treating skin diseases. It is also known as Swarna Patri in Sanskrit. It balances Vata and promotes pitta. According to Ayurveda, taking a Senna leaf powder along with lukewarm water also helps in managing weight by improving digestive fire and is thus useful for digestion due to its appetizer and hot properties. The presence of antioxidant properties in Senna helps in managing blood sugar levels by increasing insulin production. Its anthelmintic property also helps to remove worms from the intestine.
Applying Senna leaf paste on the skin helps in reducing various skin problems like inflammation, blisters, redness, etc. It also treats diarrhea.

Important Ayurvedic formulations containing Sanay (Swarna Patri) are the following

Sarivadyasava, Ayulax, Kultab tablet, Pylend tablet, and Raktansoo Syrup.

Senna has been extensively used by Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine. It contains several medicinal properties which effectively treat various health impacts like constipation, indigestion, skin problems, intestinal worms, managing blood sugar levels, etc.