Aavarai Podi/ Matura Tea Tree Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Senna

Species: S. auriculata

Binomial name: Senna auriculata

Senna is a popular herbal remedy that helps to treat various health problems like weight gain, and detox. It is also called Matura Tea tree, Aavarai. The matura Tea Tree powder is used to prepare tea. This tea also helps to reduce inflammation, treat constipation, and some other health problems.

The senna is a small shrub that has green or yellow leaflets. It is mostly cultivated to make senna tea. The senna tea has a sweet flavor but people can feel a slightly bitter taste at the end. The native of this plant is Egypt, but it is grown worldwide like India and Somalia. 

Health Benefits

• The Aavarai is act as a laxative, it will stimulate the peristaltic motion and quick detoxification. It helps to treat constipation.
• The tea prepared by using senna powder will help people who are suffering from bloating, constipation, indigestion, and cramping.
• Senna also helps to reduce swelling and heal the wound quickly. It also helps to treat other hemorrhoids.
• The chemical components like sennosides are present in the senna, it provides anti-parasitic properties. So it helps to treat intestinal worms and other gut parasites.
• Due to the presence of resin, tannin, and essential oil, it helps to treat burns, wounds, and ringworms. It also has a good amount of antibacterial properties, so it fights against acne and other skin problems.