Research Article

Biological Efficacy and Toxicological Evaluation of Ethanolic Extract of Cassia nodosa Buch.-Ham. (Leguminosae)

Table 1

Botanical name, family, local name, part used, and local indication of plant.

Botanical nameCassia nodosa (synonym: Cassia javanica)

FamilyLeguminosae
Common namePink cassia
Local nameSesa dua (twi)
Plant part usedStem bark
Local indicationConstipation, cold, fever, gastric pain, malaria, and diabetes mellitus
Solvent usedEthanol
Physical stateBrown crystals
Yield (%)18.97