International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Biological Sciences 2278 - 3202 1 5 2012 09 10 Traditional Medicinal Uses, Phytochemical Profile and Pharmacological Activities of Cassia fistula Linn. 79 84 EN Bhosagar Dullav 1 Department of Environmental Sciences (Auto) Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar-768019, Orissa, INDIA BhoiLakshmikanti 2 Mishra P.C. 3 AlitonouGuy Alain 1 Lab. d’Etude et de Recherche en Chimie Appliquée, Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou BENIN Avlessi Felicien 2 Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron, IBMM UMR CNRS-UM1-UM2, ENSCM, rue de l’Ecole Normale, Montpellier cedex, FRANCE Yehouenou Boniface 3 KoudoroYaya Alain 4 MenutChantalandSohounhloue Dominique 5 DharaskarSwapnilA. 1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, MS, INDIA PatilRahul D. 2 Department of Chemical Engineering, Pravara Rural Engineering College, Loni, Ahmednagar, MS, INDIA Joseph Baby 1 nterdisciplinary Research Centre, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakkavilai- 629 153, Tamil Nadu, INDIA NairVrundhaM 2 Department of Bioinformatics, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakkavilai- 629 153, Tamil Nadu, INDIA Ch 3 ySusheel G. 4 ParamanathaSwamidoss D. 1 Department of Environmental Science, PSN College of Engg and Tech, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, INDIA SudhakaranM.R. 2 Department of Zoology, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi, Tamilnadu, INDIA Parvathiraj P. 3 SharmaP.K. 1 Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, INDIA Ch 2 D. 3 KhelkerTuneer 1 Department of Botany Govt. K.P.G. College Jagdalpur Bastar C.G, PIN 494001 INDIA Haque Nurul 2 PraveenKumarG.N. 1 Department of Biotechnology, Acharya Institute of Technology, Soladevanahalli, Bangalore-560 090, INDIA BhatSumangala K. 2 GorhamK. 1 Department of Science and Technology, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, USA Hokeness K. 2 HemlalH 1 Department of Chemistry, Karpagam University, Eachanari, Coimbatore-641 021, INDIA Subban Ravi 2 Pepsi A. 1 Department of Botany, Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam, Kanyakumari – 629165, Tamilnadu, INDIA Department of Botany, Scott Christian College (Autonomous), Nagercoil, Kanyakumari – 629003, Tamilnadu, INDIA BenC.P. 2 Jeeva S. 3 CarlsonK. 1 Central College, Department of Exercise Science, 812 University Street, Pella, IA, USA Smith M. 2 Department of Applied Health Science, Wheaton College, 501 College Avenue, Wheaton, IL-60187, USA DhabhaiRavi 1 Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Banasthali University, P.O. Banasthali Vidyapith, INDIA Prakash An 2 3 BhaleraoS.A. 1 Department of Botany, Wilson College, Mumbai– 400 007, INDIA Kelkar T.S. 2 > Review Paper 2012 7 8 2012 09 10 Cassia fistula Linn. (Family Leguminosae, Sub – family Caesalpinea), a very common Indian plant is known for its medicinal properties. This plant is also known as Indian Laburnum, Yellow shower because of its characteristic yellow flowers in pendulous raceme and with typical branches. It is a native of Tropical Asia. It is widely cultivated in South Africa, Mexico, East Africa and Brazil. This plant is used in folk medicine for tumors of the abdomen, glands, liver and throat cancer. It is also used to cure burns, constipation, convulsions, diarrhea, dysuria and epilepsy. Ayurvedic medicines recognizes as carminative and laxative. It is also used to cure leprosy, skin dieseases and syphilis. Phytochemical investigations prove its importance as an important valuable medicinal plant. C. fistula is known to be an important source of secondary metabolites notably phenolic compounds. It is known as rich source of tannins, flavonoids and glycosides. Pharmacological activities include antibacterial, antidiabetic, antifertility, anti-inflammatory antioxidant, hypatoprotective, antitumor, antifungal activities. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review on morphology, traditional uses, phytochemical constituents and pharmacological activities. Copyright@ International Science Community Association