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Night-flowering Jasmine (Harsingar / Parijata)
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
ଗଙ୍ଗଶିଉଳୀ (Gangasiuli)हरसिंगार (Harsingar) / पारिजात (Parijat)Parijata
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Origin
- South Asia
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Large terrestrial shrub or small tree with rough quadrangular branches; opposite ovate harsh scabrous leaves, and fragrant salverform white flowers with bright orange corolla tubes.
Traditional Uses
Sciatica, arthritis, stubborn fever, and intestinal helminths
Parts Used
Leaves, flowers, seeds, bark
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Relieves chronic joint pain and sciatica, cures stubborn fevers, and expels worms
Precautions
Leaves are intensely bitter; high doses may cause mild nausea
Interesting Facts
Its sweet-scented flowers bloom only at night and drop at sunrise, carpeting temple grounds