Cassia tora seeds/SICKLEPOD

Product Description

Latin Name: Semen Cassiae
Common Name: Cassia seed
Scientific Name: Cassia obtusifolia L./ Cassia tora L.
Chinese Name: 決明子
Pinyin Name: jue ming zi

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Cassia tora Linn. (C. tora) is well known medicinal plant commonly found in India and other tropical countries 2 . Various medicinal properties have been attributed to this plant in the traditional system of Indian medicine. Several anthraquinones have been isolated from the seeds of C. tora 3, 4 . Sennosides, which are well known for their medicinal importance, have been detected in the leaves of the plants 5 . The extracts of C. tora have been used as a remedy for various skin ailments, rheumatic disease and as laxatives 6, 7, 8 . The extract of C. tora leaves has been found to possess significant hepatoprotective activity and anti-inflammatory activity 9, 10. The seeds of C. tora have been used in Chinese medicine as aperients, antiasthma, diuretic agent and also improve the visual activity.

Medicinal Properties and Uses: According to Ayurveda the leaves and seeds are acrid, laxative , antiperiodic, anthelmintic, ophthalmic, liver tonic, cardiotonic and expectorant. The leaves and seeds are useful in leprosy, ringworm, flatulence, colic, dyspepsia, constipation, cough, bronchitis, cardiac disorders.

Uses & Benefits of Cassia Tora

• Cassia Tora is used as a coffee substitute and has a maturing and anodyne action.
• It is very useful in treating skin diseases like ringworm and itching or body scratch and psoriasis.
• The alcoholic or vinegar maceration of pounded fresh leaves is used externally to treat eczema and dermatomycosis.
• Decoction of the fruit of Cassia Tora is used in the treatment of fever.
• Since the herb acts as a kapha and vata dosha suppressant, it acts as a nerve tonic.
• It is consumed in worm infestation and cures the infection occurring in the body.
• Cassia Tora acts as a liver stimulant, mild laxative and heart tonic.
• The herb helps the body in maintaining the normal level of cholesterol.
• Its paste is used for treating skin ailments and also for getting rid of chronic diseases.
• Cassia Tora proves worthwhile in treating piles and hemorrhoids as well as relieving the pain caused on excretion.
• Its powder proves useful in combating indigestion, toning up heart muscles and purifying blood.
• The juice extracted from its leaves is used in case of skin ailments, rashes and allergies. It is also used as an antidote in case of various poisonings.
• The leaves ad seeds of Cassia Tora are useful in leprosy, flatulence, colic, dyspepsia, constipation, cough, bronchitis and cardiac disorders.
• Operose Global is leading manufacturer and Exporter of priminum quality of cassia tora seeds in India.