Cassia 20occidentalis 20L.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Cassia occidentalis L. is aslo 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.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Cassia occidentalis L. are Anti-bacterial, Anti-spasmodic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Purgative, Sedative, Tonic.

Seeds:

  • Laxative


    • Leaves:
  • Cathartic
  • Purgative


    • Root:
  • Anti-Periodic
  • Purgative


    • Indications

    The Indication of Seeds of Cassia occidentalis L. is Skin Diseases.

    The Indications of Leaves of Cassia occidentalis L. are Anasarca, Asthma, Dropsy, Cough.

    The Indication of Decoction (leaves) of Cassia occidentalis L. is Hysteria.

    The Indication of Decoction (root) of Cassia occidentalis L. is Hysteria.

    The Indication of Decoction (flower) of Cassia occidentalis L. is Hysteria.

    The Indications of Infusion (Root) of Cassia occidentalis L. are Rheumatic Pain, Ringworm, Scorpion Bite.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Cassia occidentalis L..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Cassia occidentalis L. are 2nd order, dry, 1st order, warm.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Cassia occidentalis L..

    Compound Preparations

    Cassia occidentalis L. is used in the preparation of Dawa Siyah Peichish, Hab S'uual compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Decoction (Plant)7.500g - 22.500gN/A
    Whole HerbN/A
    Infusion (Root)15.000ml - 30.000mlN/A
    Leaves7.000g - 12.000g
    Seeds0.250g - 0.750g

    Herb's 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

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Himalayas, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Tanzania, Zambia.
    Odor: The odor of Cassia occidentalis L. is Unpleasant
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Cassia occidentalis L.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Cassia occidentalis L.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Cassia occidentalis L.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Large doses and continuous use is described as harmful for individuals with warm temperament, therefore contraindicated in such persons.Recommended doses are not reported to cause any adverse or side effects.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cassia occidentalis L.. (work in progress)