GOLDEN-SHOWER TREE

I have noticed this beautiful tree growing in Ipoh but only had the chance to take pictures of it today when I visited little Nana in the hospital.  You can find quite a number of the golden shower tree planted at the compound.  This beautiful tree which is Thailand's national tree has cascading racemes of fragrant, brilliant yellow flowers.

PLANT INFORMATION
Botanic name: Cassia fistula Linnaeus
Common names: Indian laburnum, Pudding-pipe, Golden shower tree

USES
In Ayurvedic medicine, Golden Shower Tree is known as aragvadha ("disease killer"). Its fruitpulp is used as mild laxative, against fevers, arthritis, vatavyadhi (nervous system diseases), all kinds of rakta-pitta (bleeding, such as hematemesis or hemorrhages), as well as cardiac conditions and stomach problems such as acid reflux. The root is considered a very strong purgative, and self-medication or any use without medical supervision is strongly advised against in Ayurvedic texts.

References:
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Shower_Tree
http://www.killerplants.com/plant-of-the-week/20060626.asp