Canafistula herb

Canafistula

Botanical Name: Cassia fistula.

Family Name: Fabaceae.

Common Name: Canafistula, golden shower, Indian laburnum, purging fistula, purging cassia, gurmala, baton casse, chacara, nanban-saikati.

Part Used: Fruit, Leaves, Bark.

Habitat: Canafistula basically originates from India, the Amazon and Sri Lanka, and is now widely cultivated all over the world.

Uses of Canafistula

• Used internally and externally for pimples, blackheads, and acne.
• For skin problems (eczema, dermatitis, etc.)
• As a diuretic and antimicrobial for urinary tract problems.
• As a bowel cleanser and laxative.
• Acts as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial for bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.