ISSN 2326-7267
International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology ISSN: 2326-7267 Vol. 3 (2), pp. 001-006, February, 2012. © International Scholars Journals
Review
Bioefficacies of Cassia fistula: An Indian labrum
M. Moshahid A. Rizvi*1,2, Irshad M.1, Gamal El Hassadi2 and Salaem Ben Younis2
1Genome Biology Laboratory, Department of Bioscience, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Dehi-110025. India.
2Department of Laboratory Medicine, High Institute of Medical Technology Derna, Libya.
Accepted 19 November, 2011
Abstract
Cassia fistula Linn, a semi-wild Indian labrum has been used in the treatment of various diseases in different parts of the world since time immemorial. In Indian literature there has been multiple descriptions regarding its usefulness in the treatment of various diseases. Some authors have reported its antibacterial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective and hypoglycemic potentials. Many other authors have indicated towards the free radical scavenging and antioxidant potential of C. fistula both in vitro as well as in vivo. Despite this valuable available information on this plant there appears a vast virgin area of research on this plant to find out the real natural treasure. The antioxidant and hepatoprotective nature of Cassia fistula seems to depend on the total phenolic, proanthocyanidin and flavanoid contents of this labrum. This paper reviews all the experimental studies so far performed on C. fistula. This is likely to have important implications on designing any future research on this plant for their potential utility in herbal drug system or in nutritional supplements.
Key words: Cassia fistula Linn, antibacterial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic.