Species: Cassia obtusifolia

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Cassia

Common Name

Jue Ming Zi

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Description

Cassia obtusifolia L., a leguminous annual plant, is easily grown, widely cultivated in subtropical and tropical countries in Asia and Africa. C. obtusifolia is a well-known medical herb containing aurantio-obtusin (a kind of anthraquinone), food, and landscape. For medical purpose, it has been used to treat dizziness and headache,as well as benefit the eyes by anchoring and nourishing the liver.