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'''Cassia fistula''' known as the golden rain tree. It is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. It ranges from southern Pakistan eastward throughout India to Myanmar and Thailand and south to Sri Lanka.  
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'''Cassia fistula''' known as the golden rain tree, canafistula and by other names, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. It ranges from southern Pakistan eastward throughout India to Myanmar and Thailand and south to Sri Lanka.  
 
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==Uses==
 
==Uses==
 
{{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|Rheumatic diseases}}, {{Uses|Cervical lyrnphadenitis}}, {{Uses|Cardiac diseases}}, {{Uses|Worm Infestations}}, {{Uses|Abdominal pain}}.
 
{{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|Rheumatic diseases}}, {{Uses|Cervical lyrnphadenitis}}, {{Uses|Cardiac diseases}}, {{Uses|Worm Infestations}}, {{Uses|Abdominal pain}}.
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Fruit pulp}}, {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|root}}
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{{Parts Used|Fruit pulp}}, {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Root}}
  
 
==Chemical Composition==
 
==Chemical Composition==
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Pulp of the pod contains anthraquinone glycosides, sennosides A and B, rhein and its glucoside, barbaloin,
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Pulp of the pod contains anthraquinone glycosides, sennosides A and B, rhein and its glucoside, barbaloin.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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aloin, formic acid, butyric acid, their ethyl esters and oxalic acid. Presence of pectin and tannin is also reported. Seeds gave galactomannan free sugars and free amino acids. Flowers gave ceryl alcohol, kaempferol, rhein and a bianthraquinone glycoside, fistulin. Leaves gave free rhein, its glycosides—sennosides A and B.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
 
  
 
==Common names==
 
==Common names==
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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
===Leaf===
 
===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|alternate|pinnate|20 to 40 cm long pinnate, leaflets in 4 to 6 pairs, colour greenish, ovate with numerous nerves}}
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{{Leaf|Alternate|Pinnate|20 to 40 cm long pinnate, leaflets in 4 to 6 pairs, colour greenish, ovate with numerous nerves}}
  
 
===Flower===
 
===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|5 petals|bright yellowish|10 stemens|Lax pendulous racemes flowering season February to April }}
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{{Flower|Unisexual|5 petals|Bright yellowish|10 stemens|Lax pendulous racemes flowering season February to April }}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|cylindrical pod|30 to 45cm long|brownish black in colour|flat, testa very hard, smooth, numerous, present between the pulp|}}
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{{Fruit|Cylindrical pod|30 to 45cm long|Brownish black in colour|Flat, testa very hard, smooth, numerous, present between the pulp|}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
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==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Mode of Propagation==
 
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{{Propagation|cuttings}}, {{Propagation|layering}}, {{Propagation|vegetative}}
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{{Propagation|Cuttings}}, {{Propagation|Layering}}, {{Propagation|Vegetative}}
  
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
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Seed. The seeds have a hard seed coat and germination is improved by mechanical scarification or treatment with concentrated sulphuric acid for at least 45 minutes. Pre-soaking for 12 - 24 hours in warm water can also be tried. The seed should be sown in full light, and adequate water supply is required for optimal germination - the seed can increase three times in weight by absorbing water. Germination takes place within a few days. Direct sowing is practised in Asia. Seed can be stored for prolonged periods without loss of viability. Cuttings of half ripe wood.<ref name="Cultivation details"/>
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Seed. The seeds have a hard seed coat and germination is improved by mechanical scarification or treatment with concentrated sulphuric acid for at least 45 minutes.<ref name="Cultivation details"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==

Revision as of 12:13, 10 April 2020

Cassia fistula

Cassia fistula known as the golden rain tree. It is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. It ranges from southern Pakistan eastward throughout India to Myanmar and Thailand and south to Sri Lanka.

Uses

Fever, Skin diseases, Rheumatic diseases, Cervical lyrnphadenitis, Cardiac diseases, Worm Infestations, Abdominal pain.

Parts Used

Fruit pulp, Bark, Root

Chemical Composition

Pulp of the pod contains anthraquinone glycosides, sennosides A and B, rhein and its glucoside, barbaloin.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Aragvadha, Kakke, Kakke-gida, Kakkernara, Kakkedai, Rajataru
Hindi Amaltas
Malayalam Konna, Kritamalam
Tamil Sarakonrai, Sarak konnai, Sarak kondi, Sharakkonrai
Telugu Rela
Marathi Bahava, Garamala, Amaltas
Gujarathi Garamala, Garamalo
Punjabi Amaltas
Kashmiri Kriyangal Phali
Sanskrit Krathamaala, Vyaadighata, Shampaaka
English Indian Laburnum, Purging cassia


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Madhura (Sweet)

Guna

Guru

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Madhura (Sweet)

Karma

Recana

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Alternate Pinnate 20 to 40 cm long pinnate, leaflets in 4 to 6 pairs, colour greenish, ovate with numerous nerves

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 5 petals Bright yellowish 10 stemens Lax pendulous racemes flowering season February to April

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Cylindrical pod 30 to 45cm long Brownish black in colour Flat, testa very hard, smooth, numerous, present between the pulp {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

[2]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Cuttings, Layering, Vegetative

How to plant/cultivate

Seed. The seeds have a hard seed coat and germination is improved by mechanical scarification or treatment with concentrated sulphuric acid for at least 45 minutes.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tropical area.

Photo Gallery

  • Amaltas (Cassia fistula) leaves in Hyderabad, AP W 289.jpg
  • Cassia fistula-flower-detail.jpg
  • Kanikkonnappoo.JPG

  • Flowers

  • Flower

  • Pod

  • Seeds

References

  1. ↑ "Phytochemistry"
  2. ↑ "Ayurvedic preparations"
  3. ↑ "Cultivation details"

External Links

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