Cassia fistula L.
Family – Fabaceae
Common name – Golden Shower Tree, sunari.
Habit – Tree
Habitat – Moist area, dry area
Medicinal uses –
🌼 Paste of root is useful in skin diseases, burning sensations.
🌼 Bark is useful in boils, leprosy, ringworm etc.
🌼 Leaves are useful in skin diseases, burning sensation, dry cough and fever.
🌼Fruits are used in dysentery, inflammations.
Sugimani Marndi
(Biodiversity and Conservation Lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Cuttack, Odisha)