Overview

Cassia auriculata is an evergreen shrub that grows in many parts of India and in other parts of Asia. The flower, buds, leaves, stem, root, and unripe fruit are used for treatment, especially in Ayurvedic medicine.

People use Cassia auriculata for diabetes, pink eye, joint and muscle pain (rheumatism), constipation, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.

How does it work ?

Cassia auriculata might increase the body's production of insulin.

Cassia auriculata might increase the body's production of insulin.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

  • Diabetes.
  • Joint and muscle pain (rheumatism).
  • Pink eye.
  • Constipation.
  • Liver disease.
  • Urinary tract diseases.
  • Skin health.
  • Male infertility.
  • As an aphrodisiac.
  • Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of cassia auriculata for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Cassia auriculata is safe or what the side effects might be.

When applied into the eye: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Cassia auriculata is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Cassia auriculata is safe or what the side effects might be.

When applied into the eye: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Cassia auriculata is safe or what the side effects might be. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Cassia auriculata is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Surgery: Cassia auriculata might affect blood sugar levels. There is some concern that it might make blood sugar control difficult during and after surgery. Stop taking Cassia auriculata at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Interactions ?

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Carbamazepine (Tegretol) interacts with CASSIA AURICULATA

    Cassia auriculata might increase how much carbamazepine (Tegretol) is in the body. Taking Cassia auriculata with carbamazepine (Tegretol) might increase the effects and side effects of carbamazepine (Tegretol).

  • Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with CASSIA AURICULATA

    Cassia auriculata might decrease blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking Cassia auriculata along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed.

    Some medications used for diabetes include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of Cassia auriculata depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Cassia auriculata. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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