Parijata (Night-Flowering Jasmine)
Harsingar (Night-Flowering Jasmine)
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
Night-flowering jasmine, also called harshringar: leaf juice used for joints and fever.
Harsingar tree · Tree · Parts: Leaf, Flower, Bark, Seed
- Taste (rasa)
- Bitter, pungent
- Energy (virya)
- Heating
- Balances
- Kapha, Vata
What it is used for
Benefits
- Leaf juice is a well-known folk remedy for sciatica and arthritic pain
- Traditionally used for intermittent fevers and to clear ama
- Bitter leaves used for intestinal worms and sluggish digestion
How it has been used
Traditional uses & benefits
Parijata, the night-flowering coral jasmine, is the classical folk remedy for fevers and stubborn joint pain.
Traditional uses
- Intermittent fevers and post-fever weakness
- Sciatica and long-standing joint stiffness
- Dry cough with a heavy chest
Practical guidance
- 1Leaf decoction is taken on an empty stomach in the morning — 5–7 leaves boiled down.
- 2It is intensely bitter; a little honey after (not in) the hot decoction makes it drinkable.
- 3Traditionally used in courses of 2–3 weeks with a break.
How much
Dosage
10-20 ml of fresh leaf juice, or 2-4 leaves boiled as a decoction, once daily.
How to take it
Preparation & usage
Leaf decoction
Boil 3-4 fresh leaves in a cup of water until reduced by half; strain and sip warm.
Morning on an empty stomach, in courses of 2-3 weeks
Flower infusion
Steep a few dried night-fallen flowers in hot water for 10 minutes.
Evening, for restlessness
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Precautions
- Very bitter; can cause nausea on an empty stomach
- Avoid in pregnancy and while breastfeeding
- Keep courses short and take breaks between them
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Common questions
What is Harsingar used for?
Night-flowering jasmine, also called harshringar: leaf juice used for joints and fever. In traditional use the main applications are: Leaf juice is a well-known folk remedy for sciatica and arthritic pain; Traditionally used for intermittent fevers and to clear ama; Bitter leaves used for intestinal worms and sluggish digestion.
What is the typical dosage of Harsingar?
10-20 ml of fresh leaf juice, or 2-4 leaves boiled as a decoction, once daily. Amounts vary with age, constitution and health status, so confirm your own dose with a qualified practitioner.
How and when should Harsingar be taken?
Leaf decoction: Boil 3-4 fresh leaves in a cup of water until reduced by half; strain and sip warm. Timing — Morning on an empty stomach, in courses of 2-3 weeks
Are there any precautions with Harsingar?
Very bitter; can cause nausea on an empty stomach Avoid in pregnancy and while breastfeeding Keep courses short and take breaks between them Speak to a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you take prescription medication.
Does Harsingar replace medical treatment?
No. This page documents traditional Ayurvedic use for education; it is not a diagnosis or treatment and does not replace prescribed medication or professional advice.
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