Priliminary Physio-Chemical and Phyto-Chemical Characterization of Powdered Material of Cassia Fistula Fruit
Neeta Shrivastava¹, Manoj Datar¹ and R. C. Saxena²
¹Samrat Ashok Technological Institute, Vidisha India.
²Pest Control and Ayurvedic Drug Research Laboratory, S.S.L. Jain College, Vidisha India.
Abstract:
Cassia fistula Linn is used extensively in various parts of the world against a wide range of ailments, the synergistic action of its metabolite production being most probably responsible for the plant’s beneficial effects. Its fruitpulp is used as mild laxative, against fevers, arthritis, nervous system diseases, all kinds of bleeding, such as hematemesis or hemorrhages, as well as cardiac conditions and stomach problems such as acid reflux.It has been reported as antibacterial, antifungal, with wound healing property, hepatoprotective activity, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anti-tumor activity and as an bioabsorption material. An attempt has been made to highlight the medicinal fruit through the pharmacognostic studies. Priminary identification of phytoconstituents was performed.
Keywords:Cassia fistula; medicinal plant; Pharmacological studies; phytochemical studies
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