Cassia fistula Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Cassia fistula Linn. is aslo 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.

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.

Seeds:

  • Ecbolic
  • Emetic
  • Resolvent


    • Root:
  • Febrifuge
  • Tonic


    • Pulp:
  • Mild Laxative


    • Indications

    The Indications of Fruit of Cassia fistula Linn. are Rheumatism, Gout, Diabetes, Thoracic Obstructions.

    The Indication of Bark of Cassia fistula Linn. is Ring Worm.

    The Indications of Decoction (Pods) of Cassia fistula Linn. are Inflammations, Diphtheria.

    The Contra Indications of Cassia fistula Linn. are Fever, Piles, Colitis, Spastic Constipation.

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Cassia fistula Linn. are 1st order, warm and moist, 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    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 compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Flower5.000g - 10.000gN/A
    Paste5.000gN/A
    Pulp5.000g - 10.000gN/A

    Herb's 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

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.. The plant is widely cultivated in the tropics.
    Odor: The odor of Pods of Cassia fistula Linn. is Fetid
    Taste:
    Pods: Sweet and Bad

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Cassia fistula Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Cassia fistula Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Cassia fistula Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use or large doses may cause intestinal irritation, tenesmus, nausea, colic and abortion.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cassia fistula Linn.. (work in progress)