A review article on aragwadha (cassia fistula linn.)

Summary of article contents:

Ayurveda is an ancient health care tradition that sprouted in the pristine land of India some 5000 years ago. It is based on ancient writings that rely on a natural and holistic approach to physical and mental health. Here the present review study is an attempt to provide reported detail information on the drug from various SamhitasAragwadha has been used in the Ayurvedic system of Medicine for a long period Aragwadhais identified as Cassia fistula Linn. and belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is a tree of moderate size, indigenous to India, and often cultivated as an ornamental plant. The property of the drug is immensely praised in Dhanwantari Nighantu, Raja Nighantu, Kaiyadeva Nighantu, Bhavaprakasa Nighantu, etc. Aragwadha (Cassia fistula Linn .) possesses Madhura, Tikta Rasas, and SeetaVirya, and has gunas like Guru and Mridu . It alleviates Tridosha. Parts used were Root Bark, Leaf, Flower, and Fruit Pulp . Parpatamritadi Kashayam, Trivritadi Kashayam, Maharasnadi Kashayam, Rasnasaptakam Kashayam, Manjishtadi Kashayam, Triphaladi Kashayam, Haritakyadi Kashayam, Katukamaladi Kashayam, Aaviltholaadi Kashayam, Aragwadhamrithadi Kashayam, Tamizhamadi Kashayam, Manasamitra Vatakam etc are some formulations that contain Aragwadha as one ingredient. Furthermore, Aragwadha (Cassia fistula Linn ) has got a diverse range of Karmas , for which it is used in Kushta, Kandu, Vatarakta, Gulma, Udara, Upadamsa, etc. Various experimental studies of the drug Aragwadha (Cassia fistula Linn ) had also proved its Antiulcer, Antiinflammatory, Wound healing, and Hypolipidemic properties. So, this review paper is an endeavour of the author to provide details of this medicinal plant Aragwadha its classical references, synonyms, botanical description, phytochemicals, pharmacological activity, and classical medicinal uses. Keywords: Aragwadha, Cassia fistula Linn