Senna Leaves -- Cassia

(Cassia)
Sanskrit: स्वर्णपत्री • Botanical: Cassia absus Linn.

Cassia absus is mentioned in the later section of the Karpuradi Varga. It is a small herb with compound leaves. The seeds are used medicinally and are a mild purgative. The plant grows 1-2 feet tall with yellow flowers. The pods contain 4-6 seeds. The seeds are mucilaginous and used in eye diseases as well. The drug has bitter taste with heating potency. It is used as a laxative, anthelmintic, and for skin diseases. Dose: 1-2 grams.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Cassia, Senna
Sanskrit: स्वर्णपत्री, चक्रमर्द
Hindi: चकवड़

What is Senna Leaves (Svarnpatri / स्वर्णपत्री) -- Cassia?

Cassia absus is mentioned in the later section of the Karpuradi Varga. It is a small herb with compound leaves. The seeds are used medicinally and are a mild purgative. The plant grows 1-2 feet tall with yellow flowers. The pods contain 4-6 seeds. The seeds are mucilaginous and used in eye diseases as well. The drug has bitter taste with heating potency. It is used as a laxative, anthelmintic, and for skin diseases. Dose: 1-2 grams.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Rechana (laxative/purgative)
  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Kushtaghna (anti-dermatosis)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

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