Cassia occidentalis L.
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:
CatharticPurgative Root:
Anti-PeriodicPurgative
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
Part | Dose | Instruction |
Decoction (Plant) | 7.500g - 22.500g | N/A |
Whole Herb | | N/A |
Infusion (Root) | 15.000ml - 30.000ml | N/A |
Leaves | 7.000g - 12.000g | |
Seeds | 0.250g - 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)