Amaltash

*Botanical name-Cassia fistula

*Local name –Amaltas,Raajavriksha,Shampaak

*Family -caesapiniaceae

* Medicinal used – 

· Source of medicine/pharmaceutical

· Traditional/folklore

* health benefits-

Fruit of Amaltas- Fruit is indicated in Rheumatism, Gout, Diabetes, Thoracic Obstructions etc.

Leaves of Amaltas - They are specially used in jaundice, piles, rheumatism ulcers and also externally skin eruptions, ring worms and eczema.

Root of Amaltas-  A. Amaltas root is also useful in fever, heart diseases, retained excretions and biliousness.

B. They are specially used in joint pain, migraine, chest pain and blood dysentery. 

Flowers of Amaltas- The amaltas is used as analgesic as an antipyretic, it is a remedy for malaria and other fevers.

Seeds of Amaltas- They seeds are useful in jaundice, biliousness, skin disease and in swollen throat.

The fruit pulp is used for constipation, colic, and urinary disorders

.*Environmental benefits -Revegetation

Cassia fistula has been reported to help revegetate overgrazed lands 

· Agroforestry

· Boundary, barrier or support

· Revegetation

· Soil improvement

· Consumer products – 

Bark products, Carved material, Dye/tanning, Gum/resin, Miscellaneous materials, Pesticide, Poisonous to mammals, Tanstuffs, Wood/timber, Charcoal, Fuelwood