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Cassie Absolute

Acacia farnesiana plant
Description

Cassie absolute is an extract of the flower of Acacia farnesiana. It is used for medicine.

Cassie absolute is used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), tuberculosis, diarrhea, stomach cancer, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

In foods and beverages, cassie absolute is used for flavoring.

In manufacturing, cassie absolute is used as a fragrance in perfumes.

Is It Effective?

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NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.

Insufficient evidence
  • A long-term disorder of the large intestines that causes stomach pain (irritable bowel syndrome or IBS).
  • Diarrhea.
  • Dry skin.
  • Increasing sexual desire in healthy people.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
  • Stomach cancer.
  • Tuberculosis.
  • Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of cassie absolute for these uses.

Is it Safe?

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Cassie absolute contains chemicals called glycosides that may decrease pain and swelling (inflammation) and open the airways in the respiratory tract.

Safety

When taken by mouth: Cassie absolute is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth in food amounts. There isn't enough reliable information to know if cassie absolute is safe or what the side effects might be when taken in larger medicinal amounts.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cassie absolute is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cassie absolute is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Drug interactions

It is not known if Cassie Absolute interacts with any medicines. Before taking Cassie Absolute, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.

Herb interactions

There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.

Food interactions

There are no known interactions with foods.

Dosage

The appropriate dose of cassie absolute 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 cassie absolute. 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.

Other names

Absolu de Cassier, Acacia farnesiana, Acacia Jaune, Acacia Odorant, Cassie, Cassie Ancienne, Cassie du Levant, Cassier, Huisache, Mimosa de Farnèse, Mimosa farnesiana, Popinac Absolute, Sweet Acacia.

Disclaimer

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