Cassia alata or Senna alata is often called the Ringworm Bush because of its very effective fungicidal properties, for treating ringworm and other fungal infections of the skin, favus and other mycoses, impetigo, syphilis sores, psoriasis herpes, chronic lichen planus, scabies, shingles, eczema, rash and itching.
Besides skin diseases, it is also used to treat a wide range of aliments from stomach problems, fever, asthma to snake bite and venereal diseases. It has shown Antibacterial activity against a wide range of bacteria.