Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Cassia Fistula

The deciduous, medium size tree, Indian laburnum can grow to the height of 10m. In arabic it is also called kathaul hind. In its blooming stage it looks vivacious with each branch laden with the large number of yellow flowers. After flowering ceases, it comes up with the new leaves. It has the cylindrical shape fruit which can grow to the height of about half a meter in length. The inner cavity of the fruit is divided into several compartments, with each having a seed embedded in a jelly like substance. On its maturity stage, it is green in color which changes into dark brown on attaining maturity. The tree proves to be useful from different angles. Its wood is used for making furniture, decorative paneling etc. The bark is used in the tanning industry. It is also used for medicinal purposes. Almost every part has its medicinal properties but the fruit is considered one of the most important. The fruit contains of the jelly like pulp, commonly known as 'cassia pulp', which is a well known laxative. It proves to be useful for people recovering from prolonged fever or other ailments. It is advisable to preserve the mature fruit intact and when required, it may be broken and the pulp extracted for use. The fruit pulp is also used for relieving burning sensation and pain. It is also useful for heart related problems. It is believed that the fruit pulp protects against the formation of kidney stones and is also supposed to cure diabetes. Fresh Indian laburnum flowers are used for treating liver and spin related problems. Laburnum seeds when ground and mixed with water cab be administered to cattle for controlling diarrhea. Ayurveda says that the root is important for curing burning sensations, skin diseases, tuberculosis, leprosy, syphilis and the seed is antibilious, carminative. Fruit seeds are energetic and help in improving appetite while the root is strong laxative and help in fighting against the infections.
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