Tanner's Cassia - Cassia Auriculata (Caesalpiniaceae)

Cassia Auriculata (Caesalpiniaceae) - Tanner's Cassia

Botanical Name : Cassia auriculata, Senna auriculata L.

Family Name : Caesalpiniaceae.

Tamil Name : Avarai, Avaram,Avaarampoo,Aavarampoo, Avirai, Sadurguli, Sadurgulu, Semmalai, Summai, Cularai, Cummai,Cutcumapattiram, Cuvarnaputpatam, Ilanci, Kapalacanti, Kapalatti, Kapalatticceti, Tuvakai.

Common Name : Tanner's cassia.

Sanskrit Name : Adarisimbi, Ahula, Ahulya, Ahulyam, Avartaki, Avarttaki, Awarteki, Bhumyahulya, Carmaranga,Charamranga, Charmaranga, Mandari, Mayahari, Mayharie, Pitakalika, Pitakilaka, Pitapuspa.

Hindi Name : Taroda, Tarval, Tarvar, Tarwar, Awai, Anwal, Aval, Tarawar, Tarwan.

Malayalam Name : Avara, Aveeram,Aviram, Jimute, Ponnaviram, Avaram, Avarakka.

Kannada Name : Avara-gida, Avarike, Olletangedi, Sakusina, Tangadi, Tangadi-gida, Tangedi, Ttaravada-gida,Aavarike, Bobbade, Chakoosina gida, Charma hada aavarike, Honnavari gida, Olle thangadi.

Telgu Name : Merakatangedu, Tangedu, Tangera, Merka tangedu, Merikatangaru, Tangar, Tanghedu.

Oriya Name : Timirihari.

Marathi Name : Tarwar, Arsuai, Tharoda, Taravada, Taroda, Tarwad, Avul, Tarvad.

Medicinal Uses :

1. It is useful in regulating the menstrual cycle. The flower and flower buds can be used beneficially as pessaries to check excessive menstrual flow.
   
   
2. The properties of the plant help in increasing the density of the sperms and is widely used in premature ejaculation.
   
   
3. It is also effective in skin related problems.
   
   
4. The seeds of tenner’s cassia find their application in purulent ophthalmia – that is, inflammation of the eye or conjunctiva. They should be finely powdered and blown into the affected eyes.
   
   
5. Tenner’s cassia is effective remedy for diabetes. A decoction of the whole plant or bubs can be used to treat this disease. The powder of the herb, mixed with honey, is equally efficacious in such a case. Its seeds can be used in the similar manner as flowers.
   
   
6. The bark of the plant is useful in checking secretion or haemorrhage.
   
   
7. They also restore the disordered processes of nutrition. Its leaves and petals are both mildly astringent in taste.
   
   
8. It also checks the flow of extra amount of urine and helps in absorption of required amount of fluids in the kidneys and intestines.
   
   

Tenner's Cassia : In Ayurveda, the root of this plant is used in a decoction for fevers, diabetes, diseases of the urinary system and constipation. The leaves have laxative properties. The dried flower and flower buds are used as substitute.

This plant is given in diabetes with excellent results; flower buds are specially preferred; decoction of the flowers, flower buds and seed is an excellent remedy for diabetes; flower buds also used as pessaries by women to check excessive menstrual flow; seeds reported to be refrigerant.

Cassia auriculata is the botanical name for avaram poo and it is proven to control and reduce blood sugar levels. It rejuvenates the body and reduce blood sugar levels drastically. Avarampoo can be cool dried, powdered and used as a tea which helps to rejuvenate and cure diabetes.

The powder of Tenner`s Cassia seeds is applied in the eyes for cataract and improving the general condition of eyes. The bark of the plant is useful in checking secretion or haemorrhage. The leaves act as a revitaliser. They alleviate feverishness and create a feeling of coolness. They also reinstate the perturbed processes of nutrition. The leaves and petals are both moderately astringent in taste. The leaves contain minute amounts of mucilage, though they are absolutely non-toxic; the taste and smell are unappetising. A combination of the leaves forms a refreshing drink. Its seeds also induce a chilling effect.

Often the juice from the flower of Tenner`s Cassia is used in the conditions like premature ejaculation, decreased sperm count and impotence. Even the decoction of whole plant is used in skin related ailments and worm infestation. It is also used as female tonic in menstrual disturbances and leucorrhea. This plant is well known for its healing power and curative properties and is useful in arresting secretion or bleeding. They also restore the disordered processes of nutrition. Even this plant is used to be effective in numerous cases like, diabetes, conjunctivitis, aching throat, troubled menstruation, opthalmia, also arresting bleeding. Even diseases like diarrhea and dysentery can be cured by the plant.