Benefits of Malkangni (Jyotishmati) Ayurvedic Herb
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Introduction of Malkangni (Jyotishmati)
Malkangani, also known as ‘Staff tree’ or ‘Tree of Life’, is a large woody climbing shrub. It is one of the most important medicinal plants in Ayurveda. The plant has shown significant medicinal activities like anti-arthritic, wound healing, hypolipidemic, and antioxidant. It is famous for its oil. The oil is beneficial for hair and is used as a hair tonic.
Botanical Name : Celastrus paniculatus
Useful Parts for Malkangni (Jyotishmati) :
Seeds, seed oil, leaves
Names in different languages for Malkangni (Jyotishmati) :
English: Staff Tree
Hindi: Malkangni
Malayalam: Paluruvam
Bengali: kijri, malkangani
Gujarati: malkangana
Kannada: Bhavamga
Tamil: kuvarikuntal
Telugu: kasara-tige
Health benefits of Malkangni (Jyotishmati)
Malkangni plant has several health benefits. In Ayurveda, it is used as a brain tonic, which Improves memory, concentration, and learning. It is useful in cognitive dysfunction. This oil gives relief to mental fatigue, stress, and depression.
Malkangani Oil has expectorant properties and is used to cure cough and asthma. The presence of anti-arthritic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities are effective for treating inflammation of muscles and joints, including rheumatism, gout, and paralysis. Malkangani Oil is also used for massaging externally in various Vata rog like sciatica, lumbago, paralysis, arthritis, and facial palsy. The anti-oxidant and stomachic properties improve digestive function and appetite. The application of Malkangani on the scalp makes hair healthy and helps reduce dandruff due to its antifungal property. Malkangani is also used for managing dermal problems such as eczema.
Some of the Ayuredic medicines with Malkangni (Jyotishmati) are the following:
Jyotishmati Oil, Smriti Sagar Ras, Hartono Capsules.
Malkangani is an important Ayurvedic herb with several medicinal properties and health benefits. Its oil is beneficial for hair and is used as a hair tonic. In Ayurveda, it is used as a brain tonic also.