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Golden Shower Tree (Amaltas / Aragvadha)
Cassia fistula
ସୁନାରୀ (Sunari)अमलतास (Amaltas)Aragvadha
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Origin
- Indian subcontinent & Southeast Asia
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Medium deciduous tree with pale greenish-grey smooth bark; pinnate leaves with 4-8 pairs of large leaflets, and long pendulous racemes of golden-yellow flowers.
Traditional Uses
Habitual constipation, fever, skin eruptions, jaundice, and gouty arthritis
Parts Used
Fruit pulp, root bark, leaves
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Madhura, Tikta
- Guna: Guru, Snigdha, Mridu
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Gentle laxative, detoxifies liver, reduces skin rashes, and cures fever
Precautions
Overdose of fruit pulp can cause abdominal griping and loose watery stools
Interesting Facts
Its hanging golden blossoms are the state flower of Kerala and feature centrally in the Vishu festival