It is known as Nagchafa in Marathi , Pilanagkeshar in Hindi, Nagkeshar in Sanskrit & Mesua in English.
Latin Name - Mesua Ferrea
Family - Guttiferae
Properties -
Rasa - Kashaya , Tikta
Virya - Ushna
Vipaka - Katu
Guna - Laghu , ruksha
Chemical Constituents -
Punkeshar - Mesuaferin A & B
Seeds - Mimisin , 70% oil , Mesuol , Mesuon
Parts Used - Punkeshar
USES -
๐ฑRaktsangrahi -
Used in Pradara ( abnormal vaginal discharge).
๐ฑ Shukr Artava Vaha srotas -
As it works Raktasatambhan -
Used in Aatyartava (abnormal uterine bleeding), Pradar (abnormal vaginal discharge).
๐ฑNagkeshar Churna is used with Ghee for 2 times a day.
๐ฑMutravaha srotas -
Nagkeshar is used in Mutradaha ( Burning micturiction) , Mutrakriccha ( Difficulty in Micturition), Haematuria.
It works as Mutral ( stimulates/ increases production of urine) in Mutraghata (obstruction in urinary system) by decreasing pitta.
Note - this post is for educational purposes only.
ref - Ayurveda textbooks.
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