Botanical Name :

Cassia Acutifolia

English Name :

Senna Leaves

Tamil Name :

நிலஆவாரை

Hindi Name :

भुईंखखसा 

Malayalam Name :

നിലവാക

Telugu Name :

నెలపొన్న 

Internal Benefits Of Nilavarai (Senna Leaves) :

Nilavarai or senna plant and its parts are used in the traditional medicine and is well known for its potent laxative properties. It is used to ease the bowel movement and provides great relief from constipation.

Senna leaves are also used for irritable bowel syndrome, anal orrectal surgery, tears in the lining of anus, hemorrhoids and other excretory problems.

It also contains anti inflammatory compounds that helps to reduce chronic inflammation in the body and promotes weight loss.

Dosage :

At the time of constipation take 4 to 8 grams of nilavarai powder along with normal water after the meal at night or as advised by the siddha physician.