Jyotishmati (Celatus Paniculatus)

Dr. Sangeeta Pahuja

Jyotishmati (Celastrus Paniculatus) is well known as brain tonic in Ayurveda. It's called Malkangni in Hindi and has numerous health benefits. It has also been called as Tree of life for numerous health benefits.

Ø  In “Charak Samhita” it is called as “Shirovirechanpaga”, means herbs that are used for nasya.

Ø  In “Sushrut Samhita” it is called as “Adhobhaghara” and “Shirovirechana”

Ø  In “Vagbhata” it is called as “Arkadi”

Properties of Jyotishmati	Benefits
Katu, Tikt(pungent and bitter) ras pradhan (taste)	Medhya (improves intelligence)
Teeksha guna pradhan (Strong)	Vahniprada (Improves digestion)
Vipak (taste after digestion) is Pungent	Buddhiprada (improves intelligence).
Virya (potency)	Smritiprada (improves memory)
Ushan (hot)	Sara (relieves constipation)
Prabhav( medicinal effect)	Varanhara (wound healer)
Medhya (Brain Tonic)	Visarpahara (used in treatment of Herpes)

Jyotishmati oil is extensively used in skin diseases i.e. in Eczema, Leucoderma and it balances Vata and kapha. Its leaves, seeds, flowers and roots are used for making Ayurvedic medicines.

Jyotishmati seeds decoction is used for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Fine paste of seeds is used for the healing of chronic wounds.

Malkangni oil with milk can be given to the children for memory enhancement and leaves paste can be applied locally for muscular ache. Jyotishmati leaves and roots can be crushed together to make a paste and can be used to relieve headache by applying on forehead.

Jyotishmati powder can be taken with honey or water to reduce pain in case is Osteoarthritis to reduce pain and swelling due vata pacifying property. Jyotishmati seeds powder is used in treatment of bleeding hemorrhoids.

Jyotishmati’s oil 2-5 drops with buttermilk can be taken in case of urinary tract infection and is used in the treatment of Beri-Beri also. It is also used to induce vomiting.

Jyotishmati seeds extract possess anti-inflammatory properties. It is very useful in treating Dementia and memory disorders and also has antioxidant properties also.

It is a nervine stimulant and its application of oil is also beneficial for hair and reduces dandruff due to its antifungal properties. Jyotishmati had numerous health benefits but always consult your doctor for better therapeutic results.

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