Authors : Vasumathi D.; Anas Ashik Ismail T.; Muthupandi P.; Poornima S.; Sangeetha C.; Selvakumar M.

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26feb1107

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Abstract : Cassia fistula is commonly referred to as the golden shower tree is a member of the family Fabaceae. It derives its name due to its catchy yellow flower and lengthy long seed. Aragvada or the plant species called the “disease killer” has been used in the past to treat respiratory tract infections and congestion in the upper tract. In Ayurvedic medicine it has been applied in the treatment of Vata, Pitha and Kappa. The numerous components of the plant such as pods, pulp, leaves, bark, and flowers are applied in treating various diseases such as skin diseases, diabetes, constipation, infections, and inflammation. This page aims at compiling a summary of the literature available on the botany, ethnomedicinal potential, phytochemistry, pharmacological effects, safety, and formulation development of Cassia fistula. The compounds possess strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, anti-tumor, antitussive and laxative properties. This thorough review of the literature offers a base to the further pharmacological research as it summarizes the current information on the therapeutic usefulness of Cassia fistula.

Keywords : Cassia Fistula, Phytochemical Constituents, Taxonomy, Pharmacological Activities, Traditional Uses, Toxicology.

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