Health Benefits of Parijata (Night Jasmine)
Parijata is quoted in Ayurveda for the management of diseases like pain, inflammation, diabetes, sciatic pain, rheumatism, fever, backache, alopecia, and many more.
It has hepatoprotective, antibacterial, antipyretic, antihistaminic, antimalarial, antiviral, antifungal, and many more properties.
It has iridoid glycosides, nyctanthic acid, friedelin and lupeol, polysaccharides, mannitol, beta-amyrin, beta-sitosterol, hentriacontane, benzoic acid, astragalin, nicotiflorin, oleanolic acid, and many other phytochemicals.
Fever and malaize: The decoction made from bark and leaves is used internally to manage fever and malaise.
Inflammation and pain: Traditionally, this plant is considered the best remedy for arthritic pain and inflammation.
Alopecia: In several types of alopecia, the rough edges of parijata leaves are used for scraping and bloodletting.
Backache: It is most effective when used as a decoction for backache, sciatica, and knee joint pain.
Helminthiasis: Night Jasmine formulations are used in children to treat intestinal worms.
Rheumatic fever and pain: In cases of rheumatism, the leaves are beneficial both internally and externally.
Flu: In various conditions like flu, its decoctions are beneficial for relieving symptoms.
Diabetes: Leaves are also useful for diabetes and hyperglycemia conditions.
Anxiety: The flower oil and other essential oils of Night Jasmine are beneficial for anxiety and mood swings.
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