The pods are used as a remedy for malaria, blood poisoning, anthrax, diabetes and dysentery. 

The pods contain a sweet, sticky pulp. A decoction of this is taken as a cure for kidney stones, as a vermifuge and as a laxative. The pulp is extracted from the pods by bruising them and then boiling them in water, after which the decoction is evaporated. It may be obtained from fresh pods by opening them at the sutures and removing the pulp with a spatula. The pulp is apt to become sour if long exposed to the air, or moldy if kept in a damp place.

Benefits & Uses:

The seeds of Cassia fistula are a potential commercial source of seed gum, a potential binder for the pharmaceutical industry. The water-soluble gum isolated from the seeds has been evaluated for its binding properties for formulations of tablets. The gum showed overall superiority in viscosity and binding properties as compared to other binders.

How to use:

Put 15 to 20 grams of the seeds in 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool and drink the tea. Slightly toasted cassia seeds can be boiled for 15 minutes into an everyday drink, similar to barley tea.