The Leguminosae family of plants includes Cassia alata, commonly referred to as Senna alata, which is a widely grown herb. Common names for this Cassia include candle bush, craw-craw plant, acapulo, and ringworm bush or plant. The plant Cassia alata, which has numerous local names, is frequently found in Asia and Africa. It is an annual and sporadically biennial herb that grows to an average height of 1 to 4 m in sunny, humid climates. Different portions of Cassia alata have demonstrated a range of therapeutic activity in the management of ailments in Ayurvedic, Sinhala, Chinese, and African traditional medicine. Numerous bioactive chemical substances have been found in abundance in Cassia alata extract, according to scientific research. Phenolics, anthraquinones, fatty acids, naturally occurring steroids, and terpenoids are a few of the documented chemical components.
Numerous studies have been written about Cassia alata's various medicinal properties, most notably its antibacterial, antidiabetic, antilipogenic, antifungal, antioxidant, dermatophytic, antihyperlipidemic, and anthelmintic properties. There aren't many research that mention its antimalarial properties. Due to the presence of anthroquinones, cassia alata supports appropriate bowel cleansing as a purgative and aids in the removal of intestinal worms. Cassia alata aids in the fight against dangerous bacterial and fungal infections. Regular usage of the herb cassia lowers risky lipid levels and helps to control excessive blood sugar. Antioxidants found in abundance in cassia alata serve to prevent cellular damage and offer nutrients. Currently, a variety of skin infections and ailments are treated using the leaves, flowers, and bark of the cassia alata plant.