Cassia sophera – Famine Foods

Cassia sophera

Uses

China: shoots, seeds, leaves and flowers may be eaten. Bitter elements are removed by washing. Leaves contain senna and chrysophanic acid, which are purgative. India (area unspecified): leaves eaten after boiling to remove disagreeable smell and flavor; (Madras Presidency): fruit eaten (?). Leaves eaten as greens;

Additional Information

Name Authority:
L.; Wall.
Vernaculars:
Poona district, Bombay Presidency: Kashawada. Tamil: Poonaverie. Telugu: Pydee tanghadu. English: Sophera Senna

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