GOLDEN SHOWER SENNA

Name: GOLDEN SHOWER SENNA
Botanical Name: Cassia fistula
Arabic name: Khayar Shambar

Cassia fistula, also known as golden shower, purging cassia, Indian laburnum, kani konna pudding-pipe tree, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia.It is also a popular ornamental plant and is also used in herbal medicine.

In Traditional Medicines:  Golden Shower Senna is mainly used in traditional medicines including oriental, Chinese Kampo and Ayurveda medicine more than 1000 years.

In Medicine Purpose: Golden shower has been used mainly for medicinal purposes. In particular, ripe pods and seeds are used as a laxative.

In Cosmetic: Helps the skin to regain its natural texture, removes toxins (Ama) from the digestive system, & helpful in fighting skin colour deficiencies

In Dying industry: Cassia Fistula bark which is scraped off, is plant waste exploited as a good source of natural dye.