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Cassia Fistula: From Traditional Medicine to Modern Therapeutics- a Review

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Cassia fistula Linn, a member of the Fabaceae family, widely recognized by common names such as Golden Shower tree and Amaltas. The plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine for managing several ailments, including burns, convulsions, constipation, diarrhea, dysurea, epilepsy, leprosy and various skin disorders and syphilis. Phytochemical investigations have revealed that C. fistula contains various bioactive constituents, particularly Tannins, flavanoids and Glycosides. Various pharmacological studies have demonstrated several biological activities with the plant, including antidiabetic, antibacterial, antifertility, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, antifungal and antitumor effects. The review provides overview of the taxonomy and botanical characteristics of C. fistula along with it’s major Phytochemical constituents and reported pharmacological activities.

Source: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23433665

Author: G. Dhana Lakshmi*1, Ravziandai Gangnei2, SSNP. Pranathi2, Y. Keerthana2, B. Bhavya Sri2, K. Yashwanth Balaji2

Language: English

Topic: Medicinal Plant Research

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7222807420

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