Cassie Absolute
OTHER NAME(S): Absolu de Cassier, Acacia Jaune, Acacia Odorant, Cassie, Cassie Ancienne, Cassie du Levant, Cassier, Huisache, Mimosa de Farnèse, Popinac Absolute, Sweet Acacia, Acacia farnesiana, Acacia smallii, Mimosa farnesiana, Absoluto de Cassie, Absolu De Cassier
Overview
Cassie absolute is an extract from Acacia farnesiana flowers. Acacia farnesiana grows in tropical regions. It's used as a flavoring and also as medicine.
Cassie absolute contains chemicals called glycosides, which may decrease swelling and open airways in the respiratory tract.
People sometimes use cassie absolute for diarrhea, dry skin, tuberculosis, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Cassie absolute is commonly consumed in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if cassie absolute is safe or what the side effects might be when taken in larger amounts as medicine.
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.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Cassie absolute is commonly consumed in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if cassie absolute is safe or what the side effects might be when taken in larger amounts as medicine.
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.
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.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of cassie absolute might be. 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 a healthcare professional before using.
References
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Trivedi CP, Modi NT, Sarin RK, Rao SS. Bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory effect of glycosidal fraction of Acacia farnesiana. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 1986;30:267-8.
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
- Lin AS, Lin CR, Du YC, et al. Acasiane A and B and farnesirane A and B, diterpene derivatives from the roots of Acacia farnesiana. Planta Med. 2009;75(3):256-61.