The uses of Cassia Tora plant;

Medicinal properties of Cassia Tora, Medicinal Uses of Cassia Tora, and Contraindication for long term using of Cassia Tora;

Health benefits of Cassia Seeds;

What is Cassia plant?

Cassia Tora is an herbaceous annual foetid herb. The plant can grow up from 30 to 90 centimeters tall and consists of alternative pinnate leaves with leaflets mostly with three opposite pairs that are obovate in shape with rounded tip. The leaves grow up from three to four and half centimeters long. The stems have distinct smelling foliage when young. The flowers occur in pairs in axils of leaves with five petals and pale yellow in color. Cassia Tora is an herbal, pure, natural and non polluted green health beverage, in some countries it is believed to rejuvenate human vision.

Additionally, the tea has created a new term of coffee-tea, because of its mysterious but very rich taste and its coffee aroma, with no artificial color and no caffeine, and could be a healthier substitute for coffee and sodas. Since Cassia Tora has an external germicide and anti-parasitic character, it has been used for treating skin diseases such as leprosy, ringworm, itching, and psoriasis and also snakebites

Medicinal properties of Cassia Tora:

Cassia Tora is rich in medicinal properties, the understanding these properties will help to better utilize this herb and to know the conditions in which it should be avoided, the plant characterizes to:

Anthelmintic and Vermifuge; it is used to destroy parasitic worms. Antioxidant; it neutralizes the oxidant effect of free radicals and other substances. Ant-parasitic; it expels parasitic worms such as helminthes, and other parasites from the body. Antiperioditic; it prevents regular recurrence symptoms of a disease, as in malaria. Antiseptic; it is capable to prevent infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents. Depurative; it is a purifying agent. Laxative and Purgative; it is tending to stimulate or facilitate evacuation of the bowls in some cases it can be strongly laxative or purgative in effect. Hepatoprotective and Stomachic; it prevents damage to the liver and also stimulates gastric activity.

Medicinal Uses of Cassia Tora:

Cassia Tora has many uses, the whole plant as well as specific parts such as roots, leaves and seeds have been used widely in traditional medicine. The plant seeds are edible, young leaves can be cooked as a vegetable while the roasted seeds are a good substitute for coffee, its flowers can be added to food. Cassia Tora plant can be used as a natural pesticide in organic farms and its powder is most commonly used in the pet food industry. The seeds and leaves are also used to treat skin disease and its seeds can be utilized as a laxative, the leaves of Cassia Tora are used to treat arthritis and swellings.

Health benefits of Cassia Seeds:

The seeds are used as coffee substitute and they have antioxidant properties. They protect liver from damage, and used to treat herpes, diseases of eyes and to heal infected sores. They have hypertensive action and used to lower blood pressure. The intake of the seeds gives relief in constipation. Also the intake of roasted seeds helps in headache. Externally, the seeds are mashed in vinegar or alcohol and applied on eczema, or the seed paste with turmeric and mustard oil is applied topically. The decoction of whole plant is given as a vermifuge and purgative. The root of the plant is used as a bitter tonic, stomachic and the leaves as an anti-periodic aperients and Anthelmintic.

Nutritional benefits of Cassia Tora:

The leaves of Cassia Tora are consumed abundantly in the Sahel country areas, especially at the beginning of wintering, it grows very quickly from the first rainfall and after a week the leaves should be consumable in sauces with African couscous. It is a Rescuer plant that intervenes during the difficult time of the year.

Contraindication:

It is safe to take Cassia Tora in low dosage for a short term period, but do not take it excess dosage. In excess it has many ill-effects, such as lower RBCs, reduced weight and water intake. In males it may cause reduced sperm count and may cause loose motions, as well as mild diuretic effect. Please note, this plant should not be taken for long term period.

This is the Cassia Tora Plant or Uulo

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