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Cassia fistula
Arbre national de Thaïlande; les gousses sont utilisées comme laxatif doux; les fleurs sont comestibles; arbre médicinal important en Ayurveda.
Cassia fistula, the golden shower tree, is a traditional Ayurvedic medicinal plant whose pods are used as a mild laxative. Its primary active compounds include sennosides and other anthraquinones, which stimulate bowel movements, along with flavonoids and tannins that contribute to anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effects. Limited clinical evidence supports its use for constipation, while traditional applications extend to fever, skin diseases, and liver conditions.
The laxative effect is mediated by sennosides, which are converted by colonic bacteria into rheinanthrone, a potent stimulant of peristalsis via activation of enteric neurons and inhibition of water and electrolyte absorption. Rhein also inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), providing antipyretic and anti-inflammatory actions. Flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol enhance antioxidant defenses and induce phase II detoxification enzymes, supporting hepatoprotective activity. Tannins contribute to astringent effects on skin and mucous membranes.
Arbre national de Thaïlande; les gousses sont utilisées comme laxatif doux; les fleurs sont comestibles; arbre médicinal important en Ayurveda.
Cassia fistula, the golden shower tree, is a traditional Ayurvedic medicinal plant whose pods are used as a mild laxative. Its primary active compounds include sennosides and other anthraquinones, which stimulate bowel movements, along with flavonoids and tannins that contribute to anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effects. Limited clinical evidence supports its use for constipation, while traditional applications extend to fever, skin diseases, and liver conditions.
The laxative effect is mediated by sennosides, which are converted by colonic bacteria into rheinanthrone, a potent stimulant of peristalsis via activation of enteric neurons and inhibition of water and electrolyte absorption. Rhein also inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), providing antipyretic and anti-inflammatory actions. Flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol enhance antioxidant defenses and induce phase II detoxification enzymes, supporting hepatoprotective activity. Tannins contribute to astringent effects on skin and mucous membranes.