European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AMULTHUS A IMPORTANT MEDICINAL HERBS: A REVIEW OF ITS TRADITIONAL USE, PHYTOPHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Mohd. Washid Khan*, Reetesh Chourasia, Priyanka Yadav, Nisha Sonker and Kaminee Sahu

ABSTRACT

Amulthus is most widespread deciduous or semi-evergreen tree of Indian subcontinent. It is widely planted in gardens and societies due to its ornamental and medicinal properties.Amulthus has therapeutic importance in health care from ancient time. Almost all parts of this tree are having pharmacological actions. Cassia fistula is used against various diseases from primeval time. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review on the phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of Cassia fistula. It is obtained from deciduous and mixed-monsoon forests throughout greater parts of India. Laboratory work has been done on this plant and many chemical constituents have been isolated are useful against several diseases. It is widely used in traditional medicinal system of India has been reported to possess hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, antifungal and also used to check wounds healing and antibacterial. It is known as a rich source of tannins, flavanoids and glycosides. The innumerable medicinal properties and therapeutic uses of Cassia Fistula as well as its phytochemical investigations prove its importance as a valuable medicinal plant.

Keywords: Amulthus, Cassia fistula, Pharmacological, Phytochemical constituents etc.