Category: Spices

Turns out that the difference between the two genera is important. The genus Cassia consists of about 30 tropical tree species, while Senna is the genus name of about 300 plant species, of which one is an invasive threat in Florida. What is the common name of senna? Integrated Taxonomic Information System – Report Senna […]

Some practitioners employ cassia seed as a laxative to treat constipation. There is also evidence that it helps to reduce blood pressure. Cassia seed is often used as part of a larger formula, and is mixed with herbs such as lyceum, rehmannia and dioscorea. What does Cassia seed do in the body? Cassia seed is […]

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Dry deciduous forest at lower altitudes[ 303 ]. E. Asia – Indian subcontinent. Are cassia seed pods edible? You may have noticed that Easter cassia (Senna pendula var. glabrata) is currently flowering. Despite the pods resembling green beans, they aren’t edible! Are Senna seeds edible? The young […]

Cassia essential oil blends well with Cedarwood, Clove, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Wild Orange, and Ylang Ylang essential oils for diffusion. What does cinnamon oil pair well with? Cinnamon Bark essential oil blends well with Black Pepper, Clove, Ginger, Geranium, Cardamom, Bergamot, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Wild Orange, Tea Tree (Melaleuca), and Ylang Ylang essential oils […]

Cassia Take one to two drops internally to promote the health of the circulatory, cardiovascular, and immune systems. * Combine one to two drops along with Lemon in a glass of water to aid digestion or ward off hunger cravings. * Combine one drop with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil and massage for a warming sensation. […]

About Cassia Tea Cassia is a tropical plant that has been used for centuries in folk medicine as stimulant and laxative, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. While you can find cassia tea by itself, it’s typically found in herbal tea blends marketed for weight loss. What is cassia […]

Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of various evergreen trees belonging to the genus Cinnamomum. The botanical name, Cinnamomum, derives from the Hebraic and Arabic term “amomon”, meaning “fragrant spice plant”. Some types of cinnamon are also referred to as “cassia”. Is cassia a Vera cinnamon? (Cinnamomum Burmannii) Cassia is an aromatic bark, similar to […]

Dosing. Cassia cinnamon is commonly used in foods as a spice and flavoring agent. As medicine, cassia cinnamon powder has most often been used by adults in doses ranging from 120 mg daily up to 6 grams daily for up to 4 months. What does cassia do for the body? Cassia oil is known to […]

Cassia (genus), a genus of trees and shrubs in the bean family Fabaceae. Senna (plant), a genus of the bean family Fabaceae including species formerly treated in the genus Cassia, and used in herbal medicine: Senna obtusifolia, the Chinese senna or sicklepod. What is the common name of Cassia? Cassia fistula, commonly known as golden […]

Cassia is used rather than “true cinnamon” in savoury Indian and Chinese dishes. You can use cassia bark to add flavour to any spicy dish. For example, you can pop a stick of bark in the pan whilst stir-frying, or add it to Basmati rice when cooking. Large pieces of cassia bark. What can you […]

The leaf and bark are used as medicine. Indian cassia is used for diabetes, cough, common cold, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. In foods, Indian cassia is used as a spice or flavoring agent. What does cassia do to your body? Cassia […]

Cassia oil can be used in pies, breads, and other entrees or deserts. Because Cassia is a close relative to cinnamon, it can replace cinnamon in many different foods. Along with its uplifting aroma, Cassia oil can also produce feelings of excitement. Get the most out of Cassia by diffusing it for its aromatic benefits. […]

Best Mixing Practices Mix Henna, indigo and cassia in a bowl with lukewarm water to make a paste similar to a ketchup consistency. For resistant grey, premix Henna with water and 15 g of Amla. Let sit for 6-12 hours before application. Apply the henna paste to a section of clean wet or damp hair […]

Here are 6 possible side effects of eating too much Cassia cinnamon. May Cause Liver Damage. Share on Pinterest. May Increase the Risk of Cancer. May Cause Mouth Sores. May Cause Low Blood Sugar. May Cause Breathing Problems. May Interact with Certain Medications. What are the side effects of taking cinnamon everyday? It might cause […]

(source) The bark is stripped from the trees, dried out, and then ground into a fine powder. What people consider fake cinnamon, or Cassia cinnamon, makes up the vast majority of the cinnamon that we consume. This is simply because there are more Cinnamomum trees than there are other types of cinnamon trees. Which is […]

Cassia for Colouring Let the Cassia release from 3-4 hours to over night for best results. To create ashy golden and strawberry blonde, add 2-3 TBS of Organic Amla Powder per 100g of Organic Cassia Obovata paste before dye release. How long should I let henna sit for dye release? For the best results, dye-release […]

Cassia cinnamon comes from the Cinnamomum cassia tree, also called Cinnamomum aromaticum. It originated in Southern China and is also known as Chinese cinnamon. Is cassia and cinnamon the same? When ground, it is hard to distinguish between the two. But the difference is in the color and smell of each of the spices. Cinnamon […]

The plant can be kept outdoors during the day as long as the temperature remains above 40 degrees F, but move the plant indoors at night if a frost is expected. Once the temperatures regularly plummet below the 40 degree threshold, cut the plant back to half of its present height and move it indoors. […]

Australia. Cassias are native to the warm regions of Australia and Africa. Many of the Australian and North American species previously called Cassia have been reclassified to the genus Senna. Is cassia an Australian native? All native Australian species of Cassia occur in Queensland. There are four described species, viz. C. brewsteri, C. What is […]

You may have noticed that Easter cassia (Senna pendula var. glabrata) is currently flowering. Despite the pods resembling green beans, they aren’t edible! Can you eat Cassia beans? Cassia occidentalis is an annual shrub found in many countries including India. Although bovines and ovines do not eat it, parts of the plant are used in […]