The medicinal properties of Cassia fistula L: A review - 13/11/21
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Abstract |
Medicinal plant species contain vast and unexploited riches of chemical substances with high medical potential making these plant species valuable as biomedicine sources. Cassia fistula L is an important medicinal plant used in many traditional medicinal systems including Ayurveda and Chinese Traditional Medicine. It is a deciduous medium sized tree with elongated and rod-shaped fruits having pulp and have bright yellow flowers, earning the name ‘Yellow Shower’. The present review provides a version of updated information on its botanical description and pharmacological properties including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antitumor, hepatoprotective among other activities. Pharmacological reviews on medicinal plants will provide valuable information; thus, Cassia fistula L can provide important discoveries of valuable bioactive natural products facilitating in developing novel pharmaceuticals products.
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Highlights |
• | Cassia fistula L contains anti-inflammatory properties. |
• | Cassia fistula L possess hepatoprotective and antitussive characteristics. |
• | It contains antibacterial and antifungal properties. |
• | Cassia fistula L is used for healing of wounds and gastrointestinal illness. |
• | It is an excellent source of glycosides, tannins, and flavonoids. |
Keywords : Cassia fistula, Medicinal properties, Leguminosae, Phytochemicals, Pharmacological activities
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