Cassia fistula Linn.
Cassia fistula Linn. is also known as Bactyrilobium fistula Willd belongs to Caesalpiniaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Khiyar Shanber.
The English names for this herb are Golden Shower Senna, Indian Laburnum, Purging Cassia.
The Urdu names for this herb are Amaltas, Chamkani.
Description
Cassia fistula Linn.. It is very showy perennial tree about 5-9 m high. Leaves are compound, with oval shaped leaflets. They are feathery, long pointed and stalked. Flowers are yellow, hanging on a central axis'46'. Pods 30-60 cm long, 2-2.5 cm in diameter, with 40 to 100 seeds embedded in a dark-coloured sweetish pulp
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Cassia fistula Linn. are Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-pyretic, Carminative, Decongestant, Demulcent, Ecbolic, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Resolvent, Tonic.
The pharmacological action of Cassia fistula Linn.'s Pulp is Mild Laxative.
The pharmacological actions of Cassia fistula Linn.'s Root are Febrifuge, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Cassia fistula Linn.'s Seeds are Ecbolic, Emetic, Resolvent.
Indications
The indication of Cassia fistula Linn.'s Bark is Ring Worm.
The indications of Cassia fistula Linn.'s Decoction (Pods) are Inflammations, Diphtheria.
The indications of Cassia fistula Linn.'s Fruit are Rheumatism, Gout, Diabetes, Thoracic Obstructions.
Contraindications
The contraindications of Cassia fistula Linn. are Fever, Piles, Colitis, Spastic Constipation.
Temperament
The temperaments of Cassia fistula Linn. are 1st order, warm and moist, 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Pods of Cassia fistula Linn. is Fetid.
Taste: Pods: Sweet and Bad.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Flower | 5.000 – 10.000 g | N/A |
| Paste | 5.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
| Pulp | 5.000 – 10.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- GHUTTIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Cassia fistula Linn. is used in the preparation of Laooq Khiyar Shanber, Ma'jun Kalkalanj, Zimad Sumbul at-Teeb.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Cassia fistula Linn. are Fraxinus ornus Linn., Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn., Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso, Vitis vinifera Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Cassia fistula Linn. are Anthraquinones, Barbaloin, Fistucacidin, Fistulic Acid, Fistulin, Kaempferol-3-ß--Glucoside, Rhein, Sennosides-A, Sennosides-B, Soluble Tannins, ß-Sitosterol.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Cassia fistula Linn. are Pimpinella anisum Linn., Pistacia lentiscus Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cassia fistula Linn.. (work in progress)