Benefits of Night Jasmine (Harsinghar)

Harshingar plant is a very useful plant. It’s leaves, seeds, and flower are very helpful in many kinds of diseases.

The plant grows within 6 months and the flowers of this plant spread very good fragrance around the house.

It is very good to have this plant around your house. This plant produces beautiful flowers. It is also known as coral jasmine.

Night-flowering jasmine. It can be managed as a shrub or can grow as a small tree up to 10 m tall. It produces flowers that are fragrant. The flower has a five to eight-lobed white corolla and an orange-red center. The flowers appear in clusters of two to seven flowers.

The beauty of this plant is that it produces white flowers. These flowers bloom at night and in the morning they turn yellow.

Reference to Parijat or Nyctanthes arbor-tristis can be found in several Hindu mythological stories. One would find reference to the Parijat in Bhagavata Purana, the Mahabharata, and the Vishnu Purana.

The night jasmine is a very strong anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory as well as a powerful analgesic which helps to reduce Kapha dosha from the body and remove excess fluids that cause inflammation and pain

Names in different languages

Hindi name            –        Har singar

English name         –        Night jasmine or Coral jasmine

Bengali name        –         Shefalika, Shivuli

Guajarati name     –        Harshanagar

Kannada name      –        Parijatha

Marathi name       –        Parijath 

Telugu name         –        Parijatamu

Tamil name           –         Majjapu

    Benefits of Night Jasmine (Harsinghar)

Treat malaria and other nauseous fevers:

The leaves of the Parijat flower are often used to treat malarial fever. It can be used as a natural remedy for fevers that cause nausea, diarrhea and rising body temperature caused due to bile maladies.

The leaf extracts are particularly effective against both types of malaria, even the resilient strains of Plasmodium falciparum, which is why they are also used to get rid of malaria parasites in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Although a fever could be considered any body temperature above the normal 98.6 F (37 C), medically, a person is not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 F (38.0 C).

Most fever is beneficial, causes no problems, and helps the body fight off infections. The main reason to treat a fever is to increase comfort.

The juice of its leaves is bitter and saline in taste and provides effective relief in the treatment of several types of inflammation and fever.

Harsinghar is good for hair. In our busy lives, we don’t have time to take care of our health, due to that we suffer from different types of hair problems. In most of the cases, people can’t get the good medicines or can’t afford them.

Harsinghar is good for hair and it is easily available. It is useful in treating baldness, scurvy, and affections of the scalp, It helps to cure lice, dandruff, and get rid of grey hair.

The paste of the seeds is applied over the area affected with alopecia, we get result soon after using it continuously.

It alleviates piles (Haemorrhoids).

Hemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are swollen blood vessels in or around the anus and rectum. The haemorrhoidal veins are located in the lowest part of the rectum and the anus. Sometimes they swell so that the vein walls become stretched, thin, and irritated by passing bowel movements. Hemorrhoids are classified into two general categories – internal and external.

It hurts very badly. In many cases, people who had gone through the operation, complain the pain after the operation also, the treatment of the private part is little Harsingar’s seeds are very useful for people who suffered from piles. The seeds are crushed and the aqueous paste is applied externally on the piles.

Harshringar Can be used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

High blood pressure (hypertension) is defined as high pressure (tension) in the arteries, which are the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

The diastolic pressure (the bottom number) is the pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called “pre-hypertension,” and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is Harsingar Can be used to treat high blood pressure considered high while a systolic blood pressure of about 90 to 100 is considered low blood pressure if needed.

High blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. High blood pressure is medically referred to as hypertension. Keys to the treatment of high blood pressure are exercise, weight management, and a healthy diet. In fact, exercising, Yoga, makes blood pressure medications more effective. See your doctor before starting a new fitness program.

Is used as an antidote to snake bites.

The most important thing to do for a snake bite is to get emergency medical help as soon as possible. A doctor will evaluate the victim to decide on a specific course of treatment. In some cases, a bite from a venomous snake is not life-threatening. The severity depends on the location of the bite and the age and health of the victim. If the bite is not serious, the doctor may simply clean the wound and give the victim a tetanus vaccine.

If the situation is life-threatening, the doctor may administer anti-venom. This is a substance created with snake venom to counter the snake bite symptoms. It’s injected into the victim. The sooner the anti-venom is used, the more effective it will be.

In cases of snake poisoning, the juice of the leaf is administered.

Useful for good skin.

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body?  Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. It protects you from bacteria and viruses and regulates your body temperature.

Conditions that irritate, clog, or inflame your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning, and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup, and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause dermatitis, hives, and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance. Your skin can also develop several kinds of cancers.

Its leaves also blend into a paste and used in skin related troubles.

The fresh leaves are boiled in mustard oil and used externally for treating ringworm.

The decoction of night jasmine flowers is used in treating gout (Arthritis). Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Most of the time, having too much uric acid isn’t harmful. Many people with high levels in their blood never get out. But when uric acid levels in your blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints.

Your chances of getting gout are higher if you are overweight, drink too much alcohol, or eat too much meat and fish that are high in chemicals called purines. Some medicines, such as water pills (diuretics), can also bring on gout.

It is used to treat Sciatica and It is beneficial in fractures.

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body and begins from nerve roots in the lumbar spinal cord in the low back and extends through the buttock area to send nerve endings down the lower limb.

Sciatica is the pain in the lower extremity resulting from irritation of the sciatic nerve. The pain of sciatica is typically felt from the low back (lumbar area) to behind the thigh and can radiate down below the knee.

Pain that is worse when sitting.

Leg pain that is often described as burning, tingling, or searing (versus a dull ache)Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving the leg, foot, and/or toes. A sharp pain that may make it difficult to stand up or walk. Pain that radiates down the leg and possibly into the foot and toes.

Take 21 leaves and soak them in 4 cups of water overnight. Boil it for 20-25 minutes in the morning in an uncovered pan.

Stop boiling when it becomes about 1 cup – filter and have 1/2 cup in the morning and 1/2 cup in the evening.

 Night Jasmine (Harsinghar) is also used to treat anxiety, restlessness.

Night Jasmine (Harsinghar) is also used to treat anxiety, restlessness, headaches and also to treat anxiety and vertigo.

Do these questions sound familiar?

• Are you tired or fatigued?
• Do you have trouble falling asleep?
• Do you have little interest in doing things you once enjoyed?
• Do you feel sad, depressed, or hopeless?

They are typical questions asked by a doctor (psychiatrist, general practitioner, gynecologist) or provided in a questionnaire to screen for depression.

Use night jasmine if it is available.

It is useful in a cough and cold.

Sneezing, sore throat, a stuffy nose, coughing — everyone knows the symptoms of the common cold. It is probably the most common illness.

What can you do for your cold or cough symptoms? Besides drinking lots of fluids and getting plenty of rest, you may decide to take medicines. There are lots of different cold and cough medicines, and they do different things.

• Nasal decongestants – unclog a stuffy nose.
• Cough suppressants – quiet a cough.
• Expectorants – loosen mucus so you can cough it up.
• Antihistamines – stop runny noses and sneezing.
• Pain relievers – ease fever, headaches, and minor aches and pains.

One of the Parijata herbs uses include treating congestion that is caused by asthma, dry cough, bronchitis etc. In cases of asthma and cough, the powder of dried leaf or bark of Nyctanthes arbor- tristis is given with betel leaf juice in a dose of 2-3 g.

 The flower oil is also very prominently used as a perfume.

Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents, used to give the human body, animals, food, objects, and living spaces “a pleasant scent”.

The flowers are used to prepare perfumes and scents after distillation.

 Parijat is also used in making different ‘face packs’.

You can easily treat your skin at home with the best homemade face packs to reveal you’re true complexion and to enjoy a glowing flawless skin. … Here we have collected a bunch of the best homemade face packs for the skin. Fairness face pack with rice flour, honey & tea water. You can also use the flower of  Night Jasmine. As it achieves a gaudy shine to the face and gives guaranteed remedy to a variety of skin ailments.

It is good for stomach problems.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – symptoms of this common condition include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea and constipation; the pain is often relieved when you go to the toilet. … other stomach-related problems – such as a stomach ulcer, heartburn, and acid reflux, or inflammation of the stomach lining(gastritis)

The juice of its leaves, when mixed with a little sugar, is a good medicine for treatment of stomach ailments of children.

Night Jasmine is very useful in treating constipation in children. Prevents acidity and dyspepsia.

The flowers are bitter astringent these are also useful for ophthalmic, stomachic and carminative, gastritis, hepatitis, diarrhea, vertigo, and dysmenorrhoea.

The flower has a very strong fragrance, hence is used for making incense sticks.

Incense is used in many cultures for purposes such as accents in religious ceremonies or aromatherapy. The process to make incense sticks is fairly simple and can be very rewarding to those interested in creating their own scent.

The Jasmine flower has a very strong fragrance, hence is used for making incense sticks. You may have seen them in shops.

Harsinghar for woman health.

it is essential that women take charge of their own bodies and that they comprehend how they can maximize their personal health and fitness. It is also helpful that men understand and are supportive of the health concerns of the women.

It is important that every woman has access to knowledge related to the spectrum of women’s health issues, not only about her reproductive system but about all aspects of her body.

It Helps to relieve menstrual cramps. Provides relief from urinary infections like Strangury

Prevents dental issues like scurvy.

The oral symptoms are perhaps the most characteristic of scurvy. The swollen spongy bleeding gums, sometimes so swollen that they appear as double ridges, the crest of the swelling being at a level with the occlusal surface of the teeth. The tongue is usually clean but injected and sometimes swollen.

The teeth are usually carious, unclean, and become so loose that they frequently fall out. The breath is foul. The salivary glands may be enlarged. Spontaneous hemorrhages from the gums are quite common, but should not be confused with the various blood dyscrasias.

Taking care of the teeth and the whole mouth is quite important. Also, we should add a good quantity of vitamin C in food. Helps to maintain glucose levels in the body

Harshingar heals wounds.

A wound is a type of injury which happens relatively quickly in which skin is torn, cut, or punctured (an open wound), or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion (a closed wound). In pathology, it specifically refers to a sharp injury which damages the dermis of the skin. Harsingar heals the wound by using it.

using of dry leaves’ power with water every morning and evening gives relief

Harsingar for diabetes.

Diabetes often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body’s cells do not respond properly to insulin or both.

 Note- You can make use of these natural remedies when needed. However, it is very important to consult an Ayurveda Doctors in before using the remedy. 

Also Read: Reasons to eat Papaya | Benefits of Papaya

Happiness comes along with Yoga | Benefits of Yoga