Cassia alata, also called King of the forest, is not referring to an animal of the jungle but it is an ornamental plant which blooms lovely yellow flowers. The name alone rings royalty and prominence in the plant world. It is of the Caesalpiniaceae family and it is native to the Americas in the tropical areas. It can be found all over the world and it is commonly found in Jamaica as well. The main parts used as herbal medicine are the leaves, barks, and the roots. The Latin names are Cinnamomum and aromaticum. It is very popular as a remedy to get rid of liver spots, ring worm and other skin disorders.
