The probable medicinal usage of Cassia tora: An overview

Cassia tora (C. tora) is a small shrub budding as weed in Asian and African countries. It is a known edible leafy vegetable taken up by Asians. From time immemorial, different parts of C. tora have found application in Indian and Chinese medicine. Its varying useful medicinal effects are well documented in many publications. In this review we have compiled the traditional medicinal usage of C. tora which have been confirmed by scientific studies. © 2013 Science Publication.