>Its botanical name (in German) is Kassia fistula. It has something to do
>with the senna plant, maybe it's the same (ask the biologists.)

>On the other hand if you are heavily intoxicated and are using Cassia
>deliberately it happens that the laxative effect is so strong that you
>spent half of your day on the toilet.
>

>Even if eaten instinctively the laxative symptoms can be drastic. In this
>case you should limit your intake mentally to your personal level of
>comfort.

>Instinctive quality Cassia is sold by Orkos. Outside Europe it may be
>difficult to get a good quality (Sigh! Always the same problem.)
>
Hi Stefan,
Great info on cassia. I will have to ask the "biologists." The herb, senna,
in latin is cassia augustifolia and the pod and leaves are used. I have had
an herbal laxative addiction that is now over and would not want to use the
same plant.
Your Kassia sounds like a different plant with laxative and other
properties and it sounds like it tastes good, too.
Many thanks again for the info.
Sheila