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Hindi Name:Sanay |
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Sanskrit Name:Swarnapatri |
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Common Name:Indian Senna |
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Latin Name:Cassia Angustifolia Vahl |
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Medicinal Properties:Sanay Pods and leaves are not only used in Ayurveda but in allopathic system of medicine as well. Senna leaves have been extensively used by Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine as a laxative all over globe since ancient times. It is one of the safe and effective remedy for the treatment of constipation, worm infestations and for toxin removal. Its laxative effect has been investigated in many research projects which proved it effective and safe. These investigations propose of it helpful to maintain a synchronized peristalsis of large intestines
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Effect on Dosha:Balances Vata and promotes Pitta. |
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Main Classical Uses:Panchasakaar churan, Shatsakaar churan, Yashatayadi churan, |
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Reference:Dravyaguna Vigyan, Prof. Priyavrat Sharma, Chaukhambha Bharti Academy, Varanasi. INDIA. |