1BIS College of Pharmacy, Gagra-142103, Moga, Punjab, India
2C.T. Institute of Science and Technology, Jalandhar-144001, Punjab, India
3Akal College of Pharmacy, Mastuana Sahib, Sangrur-148001, Punjab, India
*Corresponding Author E-mail: m.nagpal721@gmail.com
Online published on 3 April, 2013.
Cassia fistula has been reported to possess potent pharmacological actions against diabetes, hepatotoxicity, inflammation, cancer etc. Different chemical constituents such as catechin, epicatechin, procyanidin B-2, kaempferol, chrysophanol, rhein, emodin, fistulic acid, sennoside and many others have been isolated from the plant. The present article reviews the pharmacological and phytochemical work done on the plant.
Cassia fistula, pharmacological, phytochemical, leaves
