Abstract

Harshwardhan Singh Shekhawat*, Chandan Singh, Manoj Kumar Adlakha and Rajendra Prasad Purvia

ABSTRACT

Medicinal plants and plant derivate are broadly used in traditional cultures globally and they are becoming progressively popular in contemporary society as ordinary alternatives to synthetic chemicals. Aragvadh[Cassia fistula Linn.], commonly known as the Golden shower, also known as Purging Cassia or Indian Laburnum is an significant medicinal plant used in Indian structure of medicine. It is a reasonable to medium sized deciduous tree which is very common in Indian landmass. The fruit pulp comprehends the anthraquinone and rhein. It is often used as a highly active moderate laxative that is safe even for children. It is suggested for the treatment of Jaundice, Gout, Fatty liver, Liver disorders, Bronchitis, Skin diseases. In Ayurvedic medicine and it pacifies the 3 doshas of vaat, pitta and kapha. It exorcises the pitta and kapha from the body. Medicinally it has been numerous pharmacological activities like antifungal, antioxidants, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective activity. Cassia Fistula is also working as a medicine for tumors of the abdomen, glands, liver, stomach and throat for burns, cancer, constipation, convulsions, delirium, dysuria, epilepsy, hematuria, pimples and glandular tumors.