Do Parijat Leaves Effective for Arthritis?

parijat in arthritis

Last Updated on July 15, 2019 by admin

The leaves of Harsingar contains benzoic acid, fructose, glucose, carotene, amorphous resin, ascorbic acid, methyl salicylate, tannic acid, oleanolic acid, and flavanol glycosides.

Methyl salicylate act as a counterirritant by causing the skin to feel cool and then warm. They can be used to treat minor aches and pains of the muscles/joints as in the case of Arthritis.

It is still scientifically not proved about the efficacy of Parijat in Arthritis but still is proved that it has some chemicals like methyl salicylate to relieve from joint inflammation.

 

According to Ayurvedic Views

Parijat or Nyctanthes arbor tristis is mentioned in the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia for treatment of alopecia, sciatica, constipation and intestinal worms.

Ayurvedic properties of Parijat are Rasa– katu, tikta,

guna–ruksha,

virya–ushna

Tikta guna of the parijat is known to have a cooling effect. In arthritis, there is inflammation of the joints. If you apply the parijat leaf, root, flower decoctions on the inflamed joints, irritations, and temperature of the area decreases.

Arthella Ointment: Arthella Ointment is a proprietary ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of rheumatic disorders. It is a potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic formulation.

About Dr. Ankurman Handique 52 Articles
A registered Ayurveda Practitioner. Loves to spread the knowledge of this Ancient Medical Science. He completed his degree BAMS(Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) from Govt. Ayurvedic College, Guwahati, Assam, India

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