Cassia Tora

Cassia Tora:-

Cassia Tora is mainly found in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, in India. It has pinnate leaves, which are about 10 cm long. Each leaf has three pairs of leaflets that are opposite, ovate, oblong and oblique at the base. The yellow-colored flowers are bearded in the axel of the leaves. The flowers comprises of five petals, each about half inch in diameter. The seeds of Cassia Tora are rhombohedral and brown in color. The plant bears flowers in the rainy season and fruits in the winter. The cassia tora is also known as Charota an Chakvad in Hindi. It is very useful in treating skin diseases like ringworm and itching or body scratch and psoriasis. Cassia Tora is used as a coffee substitute and has a maturing and anodyne action. The herb helps the body in maintaining the normal level of cholesterol. Botanical Name (S): Cassia Tora