Introduction of Sannai: (Introduction of Sannai)

senna What is it? (What is Sannai?)

This is a miraculous plant. By using it, one can get rid of many diseases. This plant is used as a medicine in Ayurveda. Senna medicine is like a panacea for diseases. Due to which a person becomes completely healthy.

Are you suffering from constipation? This is a sure shot medicine to get rid of constipation. Are you suffering from cancer? This is very beneficial to get relief from cancer. It is very beneficial in Pittaj Vikar, Vatajagulm, destroying stomach worms, typhoid fever, stomach pain, breathing problems etc.

This medicine has many properties which are effective in the treatment of many diseases. Let us know about its benefits and for which other diseases it is used.  

External appearance (morphology) (Sannai of creation)

It is found all over India but is mainly cultivated in Kutch in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Its leaves are used for purgative and is a part of Panchsakar Churna. The plant is long living. Its leaves are shaped like a pestle. They are oval to lanceolate and shiny green in colour. Its flowers are yellow in colour and fragrant. Its pods are broad and flat. They are green when raw and turn brown when ripe. Each pod contains 6 to 7 seeds. Its flowering and fruiting period is from September to March.

Sannai common names

Ayurvedic properties of senna Ayurvedic properties)

Medicinal benefits and uses of sannai its benefits and uses)

Get relief from constipation (Sannai for constipation)

• If you are suffering from constipation due to eating stale food or eating something different then to get relief from this, you should consume 2 to 3 grams of senna powder mixed with 5 to 12 ml of tamarind juice.

In case of shortness of breath (Sannai for breathing problem)

• If you have breathing problems like asthma, difficulty in breathing, etc. then taking senna powder along with amla juice is beneficial in getting rid of breathing problems.

Reduce the symptoms of cancer (Sannai for cancer)

• If you are suffering from symptoms of any type of cancer, then this medicine is used to reduce these symptoms.

get rid of stomach worms (Sannai for stomach bugs)

• The stimulant, laxative and purgative properties of senna are useful in treating stomach and intestinal worms. Therefore, senna can be used in case of stomach worms.

to lose weight (Sannai for weight loss)

• If your weight is increasing, then senna is used to reduce it. To lose weight, it is very important to have a clean stomach. This medicine contains very less calories, due to which it helps in increasing your desire to consume liquids. Consuming its leaves reduces weight.

Get relief from dysentery 

• Take senna leaves, triphala and black salt in equal quantity and make powder. Mix lemon juice in this powder and make a tablet. Taking one tablet in the morning and evening cures dysentery.

In Leprosy (Sannai for leprosy)

• If you are suffering from leprosy then using the juice of its leaves is beneficial in curing leprosy.

In bile disorder senna

• Pittaj disorders are cured by using senna. Pittaj disorders are cured by consuming senna leaves powder mixed with sugar.

In Diarrhea (Sannai for diarrhea)

• Drinking the decoction of senna clears diarrhea. Eating the powder of senna, fennel, dry ginger, rock salt and harad causes diarrhea and clears the stomach.

in joint pain (Sannai for joint pain)

• To get relief from joint pain, consume senna powder mixed with sugar and dry ginger. It provides relief from joint pain.

For hair (Sannai for hair)

• Benefits of senna leaves include getting rid of hair problems. Using senna leaves strengthens the hair from the roots. It also helps in preventing hair loss. Grind senna leaves and mix it with essential oil and apply it on the scalp. Washing the hair with water after a few hours gives shine to the hair.

To increase appetite (Sannai for increasing hunger)

• If you do not feel hungry and you are getting weaker day by day then to increase the appetite, mix sugar in its powder and consume it with Bijora lemon juice, it ignites the fire and increases the appetite.  

In case of water retention in the stomach senna

• If due to any disease your stomach is filled with water then taking senna powder mixed with amla juice gives relief in the problem of water retention in the stomach.

In abdominal swelling senna

• Consuming senna powder along with goat urine relieves stomach swelling.

Get relief from jaundice  (Sannai for jaundice)

• Senna is an excellent medicine for patients suffering from jaundice. By using this you can get rid of jaundice. Use it in this way: By consuming the decoction or powder of senna leaves, anemia, jaundice and enlargement of spleen are cured.

in body pain senna

• If you are experiencing any type of pain in your body, then to get relief, consuming senna powder with pomegranate juice for a few days will relieve all types of pain.

in fever senna

• Due to changing weather, fever has become a common problem. To get relief from problems like fever, one should make a decoction of its leaves or consume its powder.

Useful organs (Part) (Important parts of)

• Leaves

Intake quantity (Dosage of)

• Powder – 1 to 3 grams
• Decoction – 10 to 30 grams

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Excessive consumption of senna can increase liver problems.