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The Golden Healer: Cassia fistula and the Fascinating Bridge Between Thai Herbal Tradition and Modern Medicine
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In every corner of Thailand, from vibrant city parks to rural village roadsides, the golden cascades of the Cassia fistula tree—known in Thai as “khun” (คูน)—announce both the start of summer and a profound link to Thailand’s healing heritage. Revered not only for its luminous beauty but also for its potent medicinal properties, Cassia fistula serves as a living testament to the enduring wisdom of traditional herbal medicine. But how does this time-honored “golden shower tree” stand up to the rigors of modern scientific scrutiny, and what can 21st-century research reveal about the medicinal secrets our ancestors held dear?
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