Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai
Ayurveda Specialist
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Hello doctor,
I am 27 years old, female. I am taking Nilavarai powder continuously for constipation. I am 47 days pregnant. Can I continue this powder?
Hi,
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Nilavarai is commonly known as Senna or Sonamukhi in Ayurveda. It has laxative property. After taking for a long time, it makes habitual and mildly irritating. If you are pregnant then you should avoid taking it for a long time. You can take Haritaki powder (Chitraka, Amla, Guduchi) 0.11 oz twice a day with warm water after meals to remove your constipation. It is completely safe to you in pregnancy too.
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