PURPOSE: Role of genus cassia in the treatment of Constipation Methods: Methodological analysis, systematic review, and meta-analysis of identified studies using RevMan Result and Discussion: Cassia fistula was partially effected in treating constipation however there is a need for improvement in the protocol of studies to reduce biases. These results were only limited to one species so it cannot be generalized among all species of Cassia.
CONCLUSION: Cassia fistula is partially effective in reducing the pain and consistency of stool during constipation among children.
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