Benefits of Kasamarda (Kasundi) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Kasamarda (Kasundi)

Kasamarda in Ayurveda is a medicinal herb with expectorant properties and is effective against cough, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. Its stem is erect, and without hairs. It treats Kapha and Vata doshas. It is carminative and cleanses the throat. It especially alleviates pitta. It is bitter, sweet, pungent after digestion, and is hot in effect.

Botanical Name : Cassia occidentalis

Useful Parts for Kasamarda (Kasundi) :

Leaves, Root, Seed

Names in different languages for Kasamarda (Kasundi) :

English: Coffee Senna, Negro Coffee, Rubbish Cassia, Stinking Weed, fedegoso
Hindi: Kasondi
Malayalam: Natrum takara, Ponnaveeram
Bengali: Kalkasunda
Gujarati: Kasuvayee
Tamil: Nattandagarai, Peyavirai, Ponnavirai
Telugu: Kasinda

Health benefits of Kasamarda (Kasundi)

Kasamarda is an erect herb found all over India. It is widely used for its medicinal benefits. Kasmard helps in managing symptoms of asthma due to its anti-allergic properties. It also contains Vata-Kapha balancing properties, thus helping in reducing the symptoms of cough and asthma. Consuming Kasmard juice after meals helps in managing cough.

The presence of antioxidant properties in Kasmard helps in wound healing. It also has antimicrobial properties that help in preventing skin infections. Paste of Kasmard leaves can be applied to the affected area to get rid of skin problems.

It is rich in medicinal properties such as antibacterial, antifungal, antimalarial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and Immunosuppression activity.

Few medicines containing Kasamarda (Kasundi) as the main ingredient are the following

Himalaya Liv.52, Himalaya Bonnisan, Himalaya Herbolax Tab, Himalaya Geri forte and Pancha Jeeraka Gudam.

Kasamarda is an Ayurvedic herb that possesses expectorant properties and is effective against cough, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. Kasamarda helps cleanse the throat, purify the blood, and improve digestion.