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Botanical Name: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
Family: Nyctanthaceae
English Name: Tree of Sorrow, Night Jasmine, Coral Jasmine
Malayalam Name: Parijatham
Hindi Name: Harsimgar, Parja
Morphology : A tree of 3 – 10 mtrs height. Leaves – simple, opposite, facing forwards, 10 to 12.5 cm long. 5 to 6.25 cm broad, rough. Upper surface is green and the lower surface is white. Petals are yellowish red and very attractive in appearance. Therefore it is compared to the lips of a young lady. Flowers – white, fragrant and delicate, flowers bloom in the night and fall off in the morning on the ground below the tree. Ovary is flat, bilobular with two seeds. (Children play with these seeds and call them as coins). Distribution & Habitat : All over India
Leaves, flower, seed, bark
1. Anti-inflammatory and Pain Relief: The leaves and flowers are used to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation associated with conditions like arthritis and sciatica. 2. Fever Reduction: The plant possesses antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties, helping to lower body temperature during febrile conditions. 3. Antimicrobial Properties: Extracts from the plant have shown antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria, fungi, and viruses, aiding in the treatment of infections and promoting healing. 4. Digestive Health: Its mild laxative effect can help with issues like constipation, dyspepsia, and loss of appetite. 5. Respiratory Support: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis acts as an expectorant, helping to clear mucus from the respiratory tract and provide relief from coughs, colds, and bronchitis. 6. Hair Health: Some traditional uses include applying the plant to the scalp to help with hair fall. 7. Skin and Worm Treatment: The leaves are used externally as a paste or juice for skin problems like ringworm and are also administered to expel intestinal worms. 8. Menstrual Regulation: In some traditions, the flowers are used to stimulate menstrual flow and address menstrual imbalances.
cholagogue, febrifuge, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, hypotensive, respiratory stimulant, laxative, diuretic
Rasa: Tikta
Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
Virya: Usna
Vipaka: Katu
Dosha Karma: Vatakapha shamaka
