Ray Sanay Powder - Rasna Leaves - Rai Senna - Pluchea Lanceolata

Rasna is also as “Yukta” in Ayurveda. It is a versatile aromatic plant with great medicinal value. It is an undershrub widely distributed in greater parts of India and the adjoining Asian countries.
Rasna is beneficial in managing arthritis as it reduces inflammation and joint pain due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also good for kidneys as it reduces oxidative stress due to its antioxidant properties. As per Ayurveda, drinking Rasna kadha (decoction) is useful in arthritis and kidney problems.
Rasna is useful in wound healing as it increases the wound contractions. Massaging joints with Rasna oil gives relief in pain and inflammation due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties

1. Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is known as Aamavata in Ayurveda. Amavata is a disease in which vitiation of Vata dosha and accumulation of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) takes place in the joints. Amavata starts with a weak digestive fire and leads to the formation of Ama. It is carried to different parts of the body through Vata. This Ama, instead of being absorbed in the body, gets accumulated in the joints. Rasna helps to reduce Ama as it has Ushna(hot) nature and Vata balancing properties. It gives relief to the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis-like joint pain and swelling.

Tips for using Rasna in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rasna Kada (decoction)
a. Take 3-5gm of dried Rasna leaves.
b. Take 2 cups of water and add leaves to it.
c. Boil it to form a decoction until the water reduces to one- fourth cup.
d. Strain it and take 10-15ml of this Kada (decoction) once or twice a day (or as directed by the physician) to get rid of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.


2. Osteoarthritis

Rasna is useful in managing the pain associated with osteoarthritis. According to Ayurveda, osteoarthritis occurs due to an aggravation of Vata dosha and is known as Sandhivata. It causes symptoms like pain, swelling, and joint mobility. Rasna has Vata balancing property which provides relief from the symptoms of osteoarthritis like joint pain and swelling.

Tips for using Rasna powder in Osteoarthritis
a. Take 1-2gm (or as directed by the physician) of Rasna powder.
b. Sallow it with lukewarm water once or twice a day after taking light food to get rid of the symptoms of osteoarthritis.


3. Cough and cold

Rasna is an effective herb for managing cough and cold due to its Ushna(hot) nature and Kapha balancing property. It manages cough, releases mucus from the respiratory passages, and clears them thus allowing the patient to breathe freely.