Pharmacognostical studies on the leaves of Cassia obtusifolia Linn

Cassia obtusifolia Linn. (Family: Caesalpinnaceae) is commonly known as “Takla” or “Chakunda” in India, also used as vegetable and cultivated throughout in India, Sri Lanka and many tropical countries. In Indian traditional system of medicine (Ayurveda) the plant is used as digestible, laxative, diuretic, stomachic, antipyretic, improves the appetite, biliousness, blood diseases, burning sensation, leprosy, bronchitis, piles and leucorrhoea. There were no pharmacognostical reports of this plant, specifically to determine the anatomical and other physicochemical standards required for its quality control. The findings of the current study can be useful to progress and surge further scientific investigation on the leaves of this species. The present study aims at developing a standardized profile of leaves of Cassia obtusifolia Linn. which would be of immense use to identify and establish the authenticity of the plant Cassia obtusifolia Linn.