Phytochemistry And Pharmacological Studies Of Cassia Angustifolia: A Medicinal Plant Review

Cassia angustifolia also known as senna is a pharmacologically crucial plant. Several studies have been performed to evaluate the pharmacological potential of various plant parts, including leaves, flowers, seeds, and the plant itself, for antibacterial, anticancer, antioxidant, antiacne, and other activities. The chemical composition, solubility, bioavailability, and amount of such phytoconstituents have an effect on their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidative properties. The aim of this research is to provide a comprehensive description of its phytochemistry, specifics on the phytochemicals existing in various parts of the plant, and discoveries and projections of its probable pharmacological effects. Herbs and herbal remedies are more beneficial at treating a number of disorders and have fewer side effects than allopathic therapies. Cassia leaves and pods have been used for traditional or herbal medicine since ancient times. Throughout literature study was done using several online platforms, such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and Springer.