Benefits of Priyangu Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Priyangu

Priyangu is a cooling herb used in Ayurvedic medicine. This plant bears clusters of tiny violet fruits known as "Beautyberries." India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, and China are all home to it. The plant is widely used in Indian and Chinese traditional medicine systems. Priyangu is used in Ayurveda to treat headaches, bloody diarrhea (ulcerative colitis), fever, joint pain, skin diseases, and other ailments.

Botanical Name : Callicarpa macrophylla Yahl

Useful Parts for Priyangu :

Fruit and Inflorescence

Names in different languages for Priyangu :

English: Perfumed Cherry, Beautyberry,
Hindi: Priyangu,
Malayalam: Njazhal
Bengali: Priyangu
Gujarati: Lata Priyangu,
Kannada: Priyangu, Gandhapriyangu
Tamil: Gnazhal, Gnazalpoo,
Telugu: Prakhanam, Prenkanamu

Health Benefits of Priyangu

Priyangu is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of conditions such as tumors, polydipsia, diabetes, and so on. The plant is also known as Phalawati in Ayurvedic medicine and is used to treat obstetric conditions. This herb can help with stomach problems, dysentery, diarrhea, burning sensations, mouth and tongue sores, piles, ulcers, headaches, fever, blood disorders, leprosy, excessive sweating, and rheumatism. The bark of Priyangu contains chemical compounds that are beneficial to the skin and face. It is used in Ayurveda to treat bleeding disorders caused by Pitta imbalance. It aids in the treatment of peptic ulcers and internal piles.

The dried powder of Priyangu combined with milk helps boost immunity and overall body strength. This herb's anti-inflammatory properties aid in reducing joint inflammation.

Ayurvedic medicines containing Priyangu are the following

Devadarvarishta, Ushirasava, Pippalyasava, and Amroid ointment.

Priyangu, also called Beautyberry, Phalini, and Daya, is an ayurvedic herb with various health benefits. Priyangu is a perennial shrub found in northern and eastern India, as well as the Himalayan region. The potent health benefits of Priyangu have made it one of the finest herbs in the Ayurvedic system.