Ranavara- රණවරා - Cassia auriculata

Botanical name   - Cassia auriculata
Family                 - Leguminoseae
Sanskrit names   - Vibhandi, Manodnya, Mahada, Charmaranga, Pitapushpa
Singhalese name- Ranavara
Parts used   - Whole plant (Pancanga)
Properties:    
Rasa          Tikta, Kashaya
Guna         Laghu, Ruksha
Veerya      Sheeta          
Vipaka      Katu         
Attributes / Karma:
Alleviates Pitta, Kapha.
Cures bleeding disorderes (Rakta pitta), Diarrhea, parasitic infestation (Krimi), skin disorderes.
Flowers – cure eye disorders & Diabetes.
                                                                                                                                               
Medicinal uses
External
• Conjunctivitis – powdered seeds ground in sesame oil is applied locally.
Internal
• Diabetes – decoction of the Panchanga is used.
• Urinary calculi – powdered seeds are used.