Cassia occidentalis L.
Cassia occidentalis L. is also known as Cassia caroliniana Walt., Cassia foetida Pers. belongs to Caesalpiniaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Qalqah, Qalqatah.
The English name for this herb is Negro Coffee.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kasondi, Kasonji, Talwar Phali.
Description
Cassia occidentalis L.. Perennial plant upio 2 m tall with upto 20 cm long leaves which are in 3-5 pairs, ovate-lanceolate. Inflorescence corymbose raceme. Flowers yellow 1.3 cm across. Calyx 5, Corolla 5. Pods glabrous, about 10 cm long and containing 25-30 seeds
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Cassia occidentalis L. are Anti-bacterial, Anti-spasmodic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Purgative, Sedative, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Cassia occidentalis L.'s Leaves are Cathartic, Purgative.
The pharmacological actions of Cassia occidentalis L.'s Root are Anti-Periodic, Purgative.
The pharmacological action of Cassia occidentalis L.'s Seeds is Laxative.
Indications
The indication of Cassia occidentalis L.'s Decoction (flower) is Hysteria.
The indication of Cassia occidentalis L.'s Decoction (leaves) is Hysteria.
The indication of Cassia occidentalis L.'s Decoction (root) is Hysteria.
The indications of Cassia occidentalis L.'s Infusion (Root) are Rheumatic Pain, Ringworm, Scorpion Bite.
The indications of Cassia occidentalis L.'s Leaves are Anasarca, Asthma, Dropsy, Cough.
The indication of Cassia occidentalis L.'s Seeds is Skin Diseases.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Cassia occidentalis L. are 2nd order, dry, 1st order, warm.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Cassia occidentalis L. is Unpleasant.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Decoction (Plant) | 7.500 – 22.500 g | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
| Infusion (Root) | 15.000 – 30.000 ml | N/A |
| Leaves | 7.000 – 12.000 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 0.250 – 0.750 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Cassia occidentalis L. is used in the preparation of Dawa Siyah Peichish, Hab S'uual.
Substitutes
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Cassia occidentalis L.'s Leaves are Aloe-Emodin, Chrysophenol, Dianthronic Heterosides.
The active constituents of Cassia occidentalis L.'s Root are Emodin, Physcion, Phytosterol, ß-Sitosterol.
The active constituents of Cassia occidentalis L.'s Seeds are Campesterol, Chrysolein, Emodin, ß-Sitosterol, Toxalbumin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Cassia occidentalis L. are Piper nigrum Linn., Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cassia occidentalis L.. (work in progress)