Study of Aragvadha (Cassia fistula Linn.) with special reference to phyto-pharmacological properties: An overview
Cassia fistula Linn. is a plant of family febaceae. It is commonly known as golden shower, Indian laburnum, and rajvriksha. It has been popular as a common drug of choice for Ayurveda experts from ancient time due to its various therapeutic properties like laxative, hepato-protective, antibacterial,...
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| description | Cassia fistula Linn. is a plant of family febaceae. It is commonly known as golden shower, Indian laburnum, and rajvriksha. It has been popular as a common drug of choice for Ayurveda experts from ancient time due to its various therapeutic properties like laxative, hepato-protective, antibacterial, analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, anticolic, antifertility, etc. and it useful in the management of many diseases like kushtha (skindiseases), jwara (febrile conditions), hridyaroga (cardiac problems), visarpa (herpes), vatarakta (gout), madhumeha (diabetesmellitus), arsha (piles), bhagandar (fistula in ano) etc. It is found in over all India and other adjacent countries, especially in Himalayan tract and outer Himalaya region. Its extract mainly contains Anthraquinone, fisulic acid, resins, flavinoids, rhein glycoside. Beside references from Ayurvedic classical texts, this article described researches which carried out on this plant for its clinical and pharmacological evaluation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fa3b7cc2602a448c93f2edfa0aae16e32022-12-21T20:11:01ZengAction for Sustainable Efficacious Development and AwarenessEnvironment Conservation Journal0972-30992278-51242019-06-01201&210.36953/ECJ.2019.1008.1219Study of Aragvadha (Cassia fistula Linn.) with special reference to phyto-pharmacological properties: An overview P. Chauhan0R. C. Tiwari 1R. Bhutiani2Faheem Ahamad3Department of Agadtantra, Uttrakhand Ayurveda University, Gurukul Campus, Haridwar, IndiaDepartment of Agadtantra, Uttrakhand Ayurveda University, Gurukul Campus, Haridwar, IndiaLimnology and Ecological Modelling Lab. Department of Zoology & Environmental Sciences, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar - 249404 , Uttarakhand, IndiaLimnology and Ecological Modelling Lab. Department of Zoology & Environmental Sciences, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar - 249404 , Uttarakhand, IndiaCassia fistula Linn. is a plant of family febaceae. It is commonly known as golden shower, Indian laburnum, and rajvriksha. It has been popular as a common drug of choice for Ayurveda experts from ancient time due to its various therapeutic properties like laxative, hepato-protective, antibacterial, analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, anticolic, antifertility, etc. and it useful in the management of many diseases like kushtha (skindiseases), jwara (febrile conditions), hridyaroga (cardiac problems), visarpa (herpes), vatarakta (gout), madhumeha (diabetesmellitus), arsha (piles), bhagandar (fistula in ano) etc. It is found in over all India and other adjacent countries, especially in Himalayan tract and outer Himalaya region. Its extract mainly contains Anthraquinone, fisulic acid, resins, flavinoids, rhein glycoside. Beside references from Ayurvedic classical texts, this article described researches which carried out on this plant for its clinical and pharmacological evaluation.https://journal.environcj.in/index.php/ecj/article/view/126Cassia fistula Linnanti-inflammatoryAyurvedic formulationsAnthraquinonemadhumeha |
| spellingShingle | P. Chauhan R. C. Tiwari R. Bhutiani Faheem Ahamad Study of Aragvadha (Cassia fistula Linn.) with special reference to phyto-pharmacological properties: An overview Environment Conservation Journal Cassia fistula Linn anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic formulations Anthraquinone madhumeha |
| title | Study of Aragvadha (Cassia fistula Linn.) with special reference to phyto-pharmacological properties: An overview |
| title_full | Study of Aragvadha (Cassia fistula Linn.) with special reference to phyto-pharmacological properties: An overview |
| title_fullStr | Study of Aragvadha (Cassia fistula Linn.) with special reference to phyto-pharmacological properties: An overview |
| title_full_unstemmed | Study of Aragvadha (Cassia fistula Linn.) with special reference to phyto-pharmacological properties: An overview |
| title_short | Study of Aragvadha (Cassia fistula Linn.) with special reference to phyto-pharmacological properties: An overview |
| title_sort | study of aragvadha cassia fistula linn with special reference to phyto pharmacological properties an overview |
| topic | Cassia fistula Linn anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic formulations Anthraquinone madhumeha |
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