Tanner's cassia seed pods, India, 1871-1920

Made:
1871-1920 in India
From left to right:
    A669220, Glass specimen jar From left to right: A669388, Glass specimen jar

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From left to right: A669220, Glass specimen jar
Science Museum Group Collection
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From left to right: A669388, Glass specimen jar
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Glass specimen jar, containing Tanner's cassia seed pods (cassia auriculatae), India, 1871-1920

The seeds of Tanner’s cassia (shown on the far left) are used in several medicinal preparations for dysentery, diarrhoea, diabetes and skin complaints. The seeds are also used as an aphrodisiac. All the plant parts including the roots, bark and flowers are used in medicines. Tanner’s cassia grows in central and south India.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A669388
Materials:
glass, clear and lid, paper
Measurements:
overall: 205 mm 70 mm, .21kg
type:
sample