AN OVERVIEW OF BOTANICAL AND THERAPEUTIC ASPECTS OF ARAGVADH- [CASSIA FISTULA LINN]
Dr. Manisha Sharma*, Dr. Jagdish Mohan Onkar and Dr. Omprakash Sharma
ABSTRACT
Aragvadha [Cassia Fistula linn.], commonly known as the Golden shower, Indian Laburnum, Rajavriksha. It is often used as a highly effective moderate laxative that is safe even for children. It is recommended for the treatment of Jaundice, Gout, Fatty liver, Liver disorders, Bronchitis, Skin diseases and so on. In Ayurvedic medicine, Golden shower TREE IS KNOWN AS “DISEASES KILLER” and it pacifies the 3 doshas of vaat, pitta and kapha. It expels the pitta and kapha from the body. Medicinally it has been various pharmacological activities like antifungal, antioxidants, antimicrobial and anti inflammatory and hepatoprotective activity. Cassia Fistula is also employed as a remedy for tumors of the abdomen, glands, liver, stomach and throat for burns, cancer, constipation, convulsions, delirium, dysuria, epilepsy, hematuria, pimples and glandular tumors. The main aim of this article is to highlight on “An Overview of Botanical And Therapeutic Aspects of Aragvadha –[Cassia Fistula Linn].
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