Cassia tora

Binomial Name - Cassia tora
Common Name - Stinking cassia
Tamil Name - Thagarai ( தகரை )
Family - Caesalpiniaceae
Place - Sorathur, Tiruvannamalai, TN, India
Date - Dec 2015

Uses

---> Cassia tora is rich in its chemical constituent that makes it capable for the treatment of several diseases.
---> Decoction of leaf is quite beneficial in treatment of stomach problems such as indigestion.
---> Decoction of the fruit of Cassia Tora is used in the treatment of fever.
---> The paste of leaf and roots is helpful in the healing of several skin disorders like eczema and dermatomycosis.
---> It is very useful in treating skin diseases like ringworm and itching or body scratch and psoriasis.
---> The juice obtained by crushing the leaves of this plant is used for treatment and at the same time the roots of this plant is used in the preparation of pills.
---> It is traditionally used for the treatment of fungal infections and liver disorders.
---> Cassia tora is used as natural pesticide.
---> The herb helps the body in maintaining the normal level of cholesterol.
---> It also acts a blood purifier and is an excellent nerve tonic.
---> Its paste is used for treating skin ailments and also for getting rid of chronic diseases.