Golden shower (kas)
Cassia fistula
Golden shower
kas
Casse
Cassia fistula
Traditionally used
Constipation, liver, skin conditions, inflammation, fever, worms
Prepared as
Flower tea: steep 5 flowers in hot water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup for constipation and liver support. Leaf decoction: boil handful in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink for fever and inflammation. Bark decoction: boil small piece 15 minutes, drink for digestive complaints. WARNING: seeds and unripe fruit toxic — use only flowers and leaves. Avoid during pregnancy.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Konstipasyon, fwa a, maladi po, enflamasyon, lafyèv, vè
Français — Constipation, foie, affections cutanées, inflammation, fièvre, vers intestinaux
Safety
WARNING: seeds and unripe fruit toxic — use only flowers and leaves. Avoid during pregnancy.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside