Description

About:
Nilavarai Chooranam is a classical Siddha and Ayurvedic herbal formulation prepared from Nilavarai (Senna auriculata / Cassia angustifolia). It is primarily used as a natural laxative and is highly effective in treating constipation, indigestion, and abdominal disorders. Apart from its digestive benefits, it also helps in detoxifying the body and improving skin health.

Uses:

• Treats constipation and irregular bowel movements

• Relieves gas, bloating, and abdominal pain

• Useful in piles and hemorrhoids (by easing stools)

• Acts as a detoxifier for stomach and intestines

• Helps in skin diseases and fever caused by body heat

Benefits:

• Natural Laxative: Softens stools and promotes smooth evacuation

• Digestive Health: Improves appetite and relieves indigestion

• Detoxifying: Eliminates toxins from the body

• Skin Care: Helps in treating pimples, rashes, and skin irritation caused by constipation and heat

• Fever Management: Traditionally used in treating fever associated with constipation and body heat

Different Names in Different Languages:

• English: Senna Powder / Indian Senna Churna

• Tamil: நிலவரை சூரணம்

• Telugu: నీలవరై చూర్ణం

• Kannada: ನಿಲವರೈ ಚೂರ್ಣ

• Malayalam: നിലവരൈ ചൂരണം

• Sanskrit: Swarnapatri Churna

Dosage & Administration:

• Adults: 2–4 grams of powder with warm water at bedtime

• Children: 1–2 grams with honey or warm water (only under medical guidance)

• Best taken at night to relieve constipation the next morning

Precautions:

• Should be taken only under physician’s advice for prolonged use

• Avoid in pregnancy and lactation unless prescribed

• Overuse may cause loose motion, dehydration, and abdominal cramps

• Not suitable for people with ulcerative colitis or severe diarrhea