Barcode: CAL0000003500

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Family: CAESALPINIACEAE

Scientific Name: Cassia alata L.

Collector: P. Chakraborty

Country: India

Uses: Leaf used in skin diseases like herpes, blotch, eczema, mycosis (washerman?s itch). Dried leaves in leprosy. A strong decoction is used for ringworm, eczema and herpes. Leaves are also used as a purgative.