What is Sesbania?

Sesbania, botanical name Sesbania grandiflora (Fabaceae), commonly known as Agati is a widely available, fast growing plant, generally popular for its medicinal use. It is native to Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei) to Northern Australia, and is cultivated in many parts of South India and Sri Lanka. It has many traditional uses, the plant has been used for the treatment of headache, in fever, as a tonic, in catarrh, as an astringent etc. The flowers of Sesbania grandiflora are edible and are often used to supplement meals.