Fistula Cassia Dried Whole

Cassia fistula, also known as the golden shower tree, is a species of flowering tree that is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. In Indonesia, the tree is commonly known as “kemboja” or “kembang kenanga” and is highly valued for its ornamental and medicinal uses.

The tree is typically 10 to 20 meters tall and has a spreading crown with drooping branches. Its leaves are pinnate, with 3 to 8 pairs of leaflets, and its flowers are bright yellow and arranged in long, drooping clusters that hang from the branches. The tree produces cylindrical pods that are about 30 to 60 centimeters long and contain numerous seeds.

Cassia fistula is often planted in parks, gardens, and along roadsides in Indonesia because of its attractive flowers and foliage. In traditional medicine, the tree’s bark, leaves, and flowers are used to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, constipation, and fever. Additionally, its pods are sometimes used as a natural laxative.

Overall, Cassia fistula is a culturally and economically important tree in Indonesia, prized for its beauty, traditional medicinal uses, and potential as a source of valuable wood and other products.