Senna Leaves Powder (500g) | Ayurvedic Herb for Gentle Regularity

Senna Leaves Powder is a single-herb churna milled from the dried leaf of Sonamukhi (Cassia angustifolia), known in Sanskrit as Swarnapatri, the golden leaf. Its Rasa is bitter with a pungent edge, its Virya is Ushna or warming, and its Vipaka is pungent. Senna reduces Kapha and Pitta and is classed among the Rechana herbs, those that encourage the natural downward movement of Apana Vata. This generous 500g pouch suits households that keep the herb on hand for regular seasonal use.

Ayurvedic Significance

Ayurveda understands elimination as the work of Apana Vata moving downward through the Purishavaha Srotas. When that movement slows, heaviness and Ama follow. Senna is the classical Mridu Rechana herb, encouraging that natural downward flow without force. Its warming Virya also lends a mild Deepana quality, so Agni is supported rather than dulled. Because the leaf is light and mobile, tradition pairs it with grounding carminatives such as Shunthi, Fennel or Coriander to keep the action smooth and settled for Vata constitutions.

Key Benefits

• Gentle, comfortable regularity: A classical Rechana herb that encourages the natural downward movement of Apana Vata and an easy daily rhythm.
• Natural internal cleansing: Traditionally used in seasonal routines to help the body clear accumulated Ama from the lower digestive channels.
• Lightness after heavy meals: Its warming, mobile quality helps relieve the sense of heaviness that follows rich or infrequent eating.
• Kapha and Pitta balance: Bitter and pungent in taste, Senna lightens Kapha accumulation and helps settle excess Pitta in the gut.
• Generous household size: The 500g pouch keeps a trusted cleansing herb ready for seasonal routines throughout the year.

Ingredients

Formulated according to the traditional principles of Ayurveda.

All Prana Ayurveda herbs are sourced from select wild regions of India, where they naturally develop higher concentrations of active constituents.

Suggested Use

The traditional serving is a quarter to half a teaspoon of the powder, taken at bedtime. Warm water is the preferred Anupana; a pinch of Shunthi, fennel or coriander added to the cup keeps the action gentle and settled. Triphala suits those who prefer a milder daily companion. Use for short stretches rather than continuously. For dosage and duration suited to your constitution (Prakriti), consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.

Safety & Certifications

• Produced in GMP-certified facilities under strict quality standards.
• Prepared by traditional methods, with herbs kept below the temperatures that dull their vitality.
• Authentically sourced Senna leaf, hand-selected and sun-dried in the traditional way.
• Vegan and vegetarian; no animal-derived matter.
• Non-GMO and sustainably sourced.
• No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives; free from synthetic stabilizers.
• Free from added sugar, egg, dairy, lactose, soya, corn, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
• Not suitable during pregnancy or nursing; speak with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner first.
• Intended for short-term, occasional use rather than continuous daily use.
• Best suited to Kapha and Pitta constitutions; its light, mobile quality can unsettle Vata, so pair it with warming carminatives and drink plenty of water.
• Storage: keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Manufactured in WHO GMP-certified facilities, every Prana Ayurveda formulation honors classical Ayurvedic wisdom while meeting modern quality and safety standards.

Additional Information

This leaf appears under several names. Senna, Sana, Sonamukhi, Sonamukhi Patti, Swarnapatri, Swarna Patri and Markandika all refer to the same plant, Cassia angustifolia, sometimes catalogued as Senna alexandrina. The Sanskrit Swarnapatri simply means golden leaf. Spellings shift between Sanskrit, Hindi and English transliteration, but the herb inside the pouch is unchanged.