Bukhara Plum vs Cassia fistula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bukhara Plum

Prunus bokhariensis

Digestive

Digestive

Bukhara Plum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cassia fistula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Dried plums from Central Asia used in Unani medicine as laxatives, for fever, and as liver tonics.

National tree of Thailand; pods used as mild laxative; flowers edible; important Ayurvedic medicinal tree.

Active Compounds

sorbitol, malic acid, phenolic acids, flavonoids

sennosides, anthraquinones, tannins, flavonoids, rhein

Traditional Uses

constipation, fever, liver conditions, vitamin deficiency

constipation, fever, skin diseases, liver conditions

Modern Uses

laxative, hepatoprotective, antipyretic

mild laxative, antipyretic, skin conditions, hepatic tonic

Adult Dosage

5-10 dried fruits daily

Pulp of 1-2 pods as mild laxative

Contraindications

diarrhea, diabetes due to high sugar

chronic use, IBD, pregnancy (large amounts)

Side Effects

diarrhea

mild laxative effect, GI cramping

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E