| Sanskrit Name: | Swarnapatri |
| Hindi Name: | Senna |
| English Name: | Indian Senna |
| Latin Name: | Cassia angustifolia |
| Description: | An annual leguminous herb cultivated extensively in the southern parts of the country for its pods and leaves which are used in Ayurveda as well as in modern system of medicines. |
| Dosha: | Balances Vata and promotes Pitta. |
| Usage: | Senna leaves have been extensively used by Ayurveda and other traditional system of medicine as a laxative. It is one of the safe and effective remedies in the treatment of constipation. Its laxative effect has been investigated in detail. These investigations suggest that it helps to maintain a harmonious peristalsis of large intestine. |
