PHYTHO CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS AND THEIR BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SENNA AURICULATA

In our tradition, natural medicines are believed to strengthen the inner immune system of the human body without adverse effects. Hence, herbal drugs are believed to act more effectively than modern medicines. We selected S.auriculata because of its high medicinal value in traditional Indian systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda and Siddha. It is a legume tree belongs to the family fabaceae . It is commonly known by its native names matura tea tree, ranawara or avaram, (Kannada (avarike), Telugu(taṃgeḍu,) Tamil (avarai) or the English version avaram senna.The Cassia auriculata (Tangedu) is Telangana state flower, which has huge traditional uses beside numerous diseases. It is also used for the treatment of fever, urinary tract disorders, rheumatism, conjunctivitis, ulcers and liver disease. This plant is said to contain a cardiac glucoside (sennapicrin) and sap, leaves and bark to yield anthraquinones, tannins. The root is used in decoctions against fevers, diabetes, diseases of urinary system and constipation. The leaves have laxative properties. The dried flowers and flower buds are used as a substitute for tea in case of diabetes patients. It is also believed to improve the complexion in women. The powdered seed is also applied to the eye, in case of chronic purulent conjunctivitis. In Africa the bark and seeds are said to give relief in rheumatism, eye diseases, gonorrhea, diabetes and gout. Unripe fruit are used for treatment, especially in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine. Key Words: Senna auriculata, Phyto chemical constituents, biological aspects