Cassia mimosoides L. var. nomame Makino, Chamaecrista dimidiate, Chapul, Kawara Ketsumei, Nomame, Nomame Herba.
Cassia nomame is a plant from the pea family. The above-ground parts are used to make medicine.
People take Cassia nomame by mouth for weight loss, constipation, kidney swelling, to increase urine output, and as a tonic.
How does work?
Cassia nomame prevents the stomach and intestines from absorbing dietary fat. This causes dietary fat to be excreted in feces, which might promote weight loss in some people.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Weight loss.
- Constipation.
- Kidney swelling.
- Other conditions.
It isn't known if Cassia nomame is safe or what the possible side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of Cassia nomame during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.The appropriate dose of Cassia nomame depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Cassia nomame. 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 your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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