The beautiful and bright yellow flowers seem to be showering down from the tree
The dried fruit falling on the ground. When the fruit is young, it is green.
A new tree sprouting from near the other Golden Shower Trees at the compound of the Manjung hospital.
The dried fruits which I have collected and brought back to the school libary to exhibit near the Herb Corner.I have noticed this beautiful tree growing in Ipoh but only had the chance to take pictures of it today when I visited little Nana in the hospital. You can find quite a number of the golden shower tree planted at the compound. This beautiful tree which is Thailand's national tree has cascading racemes of fragrant, brilliant yellow flowers.
PLANT INFORMATION
Botanic name: Cassia fistula Linnaeus
Common names: Indian laburnum, Pudding-pipe, Golden shower tree
USES
In Ayurvedic medicine, Golden Shower Tree is known as aragvadha ("disease killer"). Its fruitpulp is used as mild laxative, against fevers, arthritis, vatavyadhi (nervous system diseases), all kinds of rakta-pitta (bleeding, such as hematemesis or hemorrhages), as well as cardiac conditions and stomach problems such as acid reflux. The root is considered a very strong purgative, and self-medication or any use without medical supervision is strongly advised against in Ayurvedic texts.
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Shower_Tree
PLANT INFORMATION
Botanic name: Cassia fistula Linnaeus
Common names: Indian laburnum, Pudding-pipe, Golden shower tree
USES
In Ayurvedic medicine, Golden Shower Tree is known as aragvadha ("disease killer"). Its fruitpulp is used as mild laxative, against fevers, arthritis, vatavyadhi (nervous system diseases), all kinds of rakta-pitta (bleeding, such as hematemesis or hemorrhages), as well as cardiac conditions and stomach problems such as acid reflux. The root is considered a very strong purgative, and self-medication or any use without medical supervision is strongly advised against in Ayurvedic texts.
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Shower_Tree
2 comments:
I also find a lot of these trees along the road in many places in Selangor. The flowers are quite showy. I notice that our town councils are begining to plant more flowering trees nowadays. It is good that you are displaying these real specimens for the students to touch and observe. That's how learning should be. I can see what a passionate teacher you are.
Thanks for the compliment.
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