Senna siamea Lam. Irwin & Barneby Powder 100g.

Senna siamea Lam. Irwin & Barneby Powder 100g.

Senna siamea (commonly known as Cassia heartwood or Kassod tree) is a traditional medicinal plant widely used in Southeast Asian herbal systems. The heartwood is valued in powdered form for its bitter, calming, and detoxifying properties and is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulations.

Key Features

• Traditionally used to support fever reduction and internal heat balance

• Valued in herbal systems for laxative and digestive-cleansing effects

• Commonly used in traditional blood-purification formulations

• Traditionally used to support relaxation and sleep quality

• Included in multi-herb preparations for chronic wellness support

• Used in traditional systems for body cooling and detoxification

Traditional Uses

• Traditionally used to support relief from fever and body heat conditions

• Commonly used in herbal practices for constipation and bowel regulation

• Traditionally used to support blood purification and vitality

• Used in traditional systems for insomnia and relaxation support

• Traditionally used to support respiratory and phlegm-clearing balance

• Commonly included in restorative herbal tonics for chronic weakness

Traditional Preparation Methods

Herbal Decoction:
Cassia heartwood powder is boiled in water (commonly 3–4 pieces equivalent in traditional usage) with a small pinch of salt and consumed warm before meals or in the morning.

Alcohol Infusion (Traditional Use):
The heartwood may be steeped in 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 Powder