Dried Senna siamea Lam. Irwin & Barneby 100g.

Dried Senna siamea Lam. Irwin & Barneby 100g.

Senna siamea, commonly known as Cassia heartwood or Kassod tree, is a traditional medicinal plant widely used in Southeast Asian herbal medicine systems. The dried heartwood is valued for its bitter and cooling properties and is commonly prepared in decoctions or traditional herbal formulations for general wellness support.

Key Features

• Traditionally used to support fever reduction and internal heat balance
• Valued in herbal systems for mild laxative and digestive-cleansing properties
• Commonly used in traditional formulations for blood purification and vitality support
• Traditionally associated with calming effects that may support relaxation and sleep quality
• Used in herbal systems for detoxification and internal cleansing
• Included in traditional wellness preparations for chronic weakness and fatigue support

Traditional Uses

• Traditionally used to support relief from fever and body heat imbalance
• Commonly used to support constipation relief and bowel regulation
• Traditionally used in herbal practices for blood purification and general vitality
• Used to support relaxation and insomnia management in traditional systems
• Traditionally included in respiratory and phlegm-balancing herbal preparations
• Commonly used in restorative herbal blends for long-term wellness support

Traditional Preparation Methods

Herbal Decoction (Heartwood):
The dried heartwood is boiled in water, commonly using 3–4 small pieces (or equivalent amount), sometimes with a pinch of salt. The decoction is strained and consumed warm, often before meals or in the morning.

Alcohol Infusion (Traditional Use):
The heartwood is steeped in white liquor or alcohol in traditional preparations and consumed in small measured amounts before bedtime for relaxation and sleep support.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Senna siamea Lam.
Common Names: Cassia Heartwood, Kassod Tree
Plant Family: Fabaceae
Part Used: Dried Heartwood