Introduction
Senna alata (also known as Cassia alata) is often called the ringworm
bush because of its very effective fungicidal properties, for treating ringworm
and other fungal infections of the skin. The leaves are ground in a
mortar to obtain a kind of “green cotton wool”. BIOCHEMICAL. This is
mixed with the same amount of vegetable oil and rubbed on the affected
area two or three times a day. A fresh preparation is made every day.
Its active ingredients include the yellow chrysophanic acid. Its laxative effect, due to its anthraquinone content, is also well proven. BIOCHEMICAL
Senna alata is an important medicinal tree, as well as an ornamental flowering plant in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae.
It also known as emperor’s candlesticks, candle bush, candelabra bush,
Christmas candles, empress candle plant, ringworm shrub, or candletree. A remarkable species of Senna, it was sometimes separated in its own genus, Herpetica. BIOCHEMICAL
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of content
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Aims and objective of the research
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Scientic classification of piper methysticum
2.2 Description of piper methysticum
2.3 Some common names of senna alata
2.4 Geographical distribution of senna alata
2.5 Growth requirements of senna alata
2.6 Propagation of senna alata
2.7 Some studies on the phytochemical uses of senna alata
2.8 Some chemical properties of senna alata
2.9 Uses and benefits of cassia alata
2.10 Definition of diabetes
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Materials and Methods
3.1 Plant materials
3.2 Animals
3.3 Chemical and reagents
3.4 Equipments and apparatus
3.5 Preparation of plant material
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 RESULTS
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 DISCUSSION
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendation
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