Abstract

INTRODUCTION OF ARAGWADHA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

Dr. Swatika*, Dr. Om Prakash Sharma, Dr. Naresh Garg, Dr. Nikita Panwar and Dr. Monika

Abstract

Aragwadha [Cassia Fistula linn.], commonly known as the Golden shower, Indian Laburnum, Rajavriksha. It is often used as a highly effective moderate laxative that is safe even for children. It is recommended for the treatment of Jaundice, Gout, Fatty liver, liver disorders, Bronchitis, Skin diseases and so on. In Ayurvedic medicine, Golden shower tree is known as “DISEASES KILLER” and it pacifies the 3 doshas of vaat, pitta and kapha. It expels the pitta and kapha from the body. Medicinally it has been various pharmacological activities like antifungal, antioxidants, antimicrobial and antiinflammatory and hepato protective activity. Cassia Fistula is also employed as a remedy for tumors of the abdomen, glands, liver, stomach and throat for burns, cancer, constipation, convulsions, delirium, dysuria, epilepsy, hematuria, pimples and glandular tumors.

Keywords: Cassia Fistula, Ayurvedic Medicine, Constipation, Gout, Anti microbial.