Nagkesar
- November 23, 2020
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Nagakesar plant is an herb that is used in curing many diseases. A detailed description is found about the principal qualities of Nagakesar in Ayurveda. All parts of this plant’s fruits, nagkesar flower, seeds etc. are used as medicine. In this article, we are telling you in detail about the advantages, disadvantages and methods of consumption of Nagakeshar. Let’s know:
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What is Nagkesar?
Its leaves are red in color and their front part is bright green. Its flowers (Nagkesar Flower) are white and yellow in color. The yellow stamens of yellow saffron color come inside these flowers, these are called ‘Nagakesar’.
Nagakeshar is astringent, hot, hot, short, harsh, phlegm-Pitta, aromatic, ulcerative and emollient. Essential oil made from its stamens has anti-bacterial properties. Due to these properties, its intake is beneficial in many diseases. It is a nagkesar tree, 18–30 m tall, always green in medium size.
Name of Nagkesar in different languages
The botanical name of the plant of Nagakeshar is Mesua ferrea Linn. (Mesua faria) family (Clusiaceae). It is called by the following names in other languages.
Nagkesar in:
English name: Cobras saffron (Cobras saffron)
Sanskrit: Nagpushp, Ahikeshr, Ahipushp, Bhujungpush, Vaaran, Gajakesar, Nagkashar, Champeya, Tunga, Devavallabh, Keshar;
Hindi: Nagakesar, Nagesar, Yellow Nagakeshar, Nagchampa
Urdu: Narmishka, Nagkesar
Konkani: Nagchampa
Kannada: Nagkesari, Nagasampige
Gujarati: Nagchampa, Tamrnagkesar
Tamil: Naugu, Naugliral
Telugu: Nagkesaramu, Rajpushpam
Bengali: Nagkesar, Nagesar
Punjabi: Nageswar, Nagkesar
Marathi: Nagkesar, Nagchampa
Malayalam: Nanga, Nauga
English: Ceylon iron wood
Ayurvedic properties
Rasa- kshya, tikta
Guna- laghu, ruksha
Virya- sheet
Vipaka- katu
Benefits and uses of Nagkesar
Nagkesar Plant because of its medicinal properties, it is used as a home remedy in many diseases. It is very beneficial in fever, gout diseases, headaches, throat diseases and heart related diseases
Nagkesar Uses to stop Hiccups
Hiccups sometimes start suddenly and then do not stop soon. However, there are many home remedies with the help of which you can prevent hiccups. Using Nagakeshar is also one of them. For this, mixing 1-1 gram honey and sugar candy in 500 mg of Nagakesar churna and consuming sugarcane or mauve juice in Anupana is beneficial in hiccups.
Nagakesara Uses in Cough and respiratory disorders
Nagakesar has such qualities due to which it is beneficial in cough and respiratory diseases. It is also beneficial in reducing inflammation of the lungs. For this, make a decoction of Nagakeshar root and bark and drink it in 10-20 ml quantity. Keep taking this decoction regularly until you get relief from the problem.
Apart from curing cough, taking Nagakesar also provides quick relief in colds. If there is a cold, apply a paste of Nagakesar leaves on the head. Applying it is beneficial in cold and cold.
Nagakesara Uses for Bloody Diarrhea
Poor diet, excessive heat in the stomach or other reasons cause diarrhea as well as bleeding. Often, children suffer more from this problem, although it is common among elders to have this problem. Nagkeshhar is very effective in relieving the blood problem in diarrhea. For this, taking 250-500 mg of nagkesar churna with honey butter or with sugar-based butter provides relief from the problem of bleeding in the stool.
Nagkesar benefits for Indigestion and acidity
Nowadays, due to poor lifestyle and food, most of the people are spoiled. Many problems related to the stomach, such as indigestion, acidity, or stomach irritation start to occur due to the digestive system not working properly. Nagkesar is very useful in getting relief from these problems (nagkesar ke fayde). For this, regularly take 0.5-1 grams of Nagkaeshar fruit powder.
Nagkesar benefits for dysentery
If you are suffering from diarrhea, then take Nagakesar. According to ayurvedic experts, diarrhea is relieved quickly due to its intake. To get relief from diarrhea, take 500 mg of nagkesar ka phool powder.
Nagkesar Uses to get relieve in Leukorrhea
Leucorrhea or leucorrhoea is a disease associated with women. In which thick white colored liquid starts coming out of the vagina. It is also called white water problem. If you are suffering from this leucorrhea, then Nagakesar can prove to be very beneficial for you. According to experts, taking 500 mg powder of Nagarkashar mixed with whey is beneficial in leucorrhea.
Relief from excess bleeding in menstruation
Many women experience excessive bleeding during menstruation. Although menstrual bleeding is common, but excessive bleeding is a problem. This problem is also known as menorrhagia. If you are suffering from this problem then use Nagakesar in this way. For this, take 250-500 mg Nagakesar powder with whey for three days. Apart from this, eat Matha in your daily diet. By doing this, the problem of menorrhagia provides quick relief.
Nagkesar helps to get relief from Joint Pain
Joint pain is a common problem with increasing age, but in today’s age it is becoming a problem in the youth too. The number of arthritis patients is increasing day by day. In such a situation, with the help of home remedies, you can reduce the problem of joint pain to a great extent. For this, apply oil of Nagakesar seeds on the joints or pain area and massage. Massaging this oil provides quick relief from joint pain .
Nagkesar Helps to Heal the Wound
If there is a wound on your skin, then the benefits of Nagkasar can be taken in this disease. For this, apply Nagkesar oil on the wound. By applying this oil, wounds heal quickly.
Nagkesar Beneficial to Treat Hives
Nagakesar is used to prevent the symptoms of skin diseases like hives, as its oil has a curative properties and according to Ayurveda, it is also useful to relieve itching.
Benefit of Nagkesar in Cholera
Nagkasher can be beneficial in reducing the symptoms of cholera, because Nagkasar has antibacterial properties, so its intake can be beneficial in cholera.
Benefits of nagkasar in face scars and itchy
The use of Nagakesar can be beneficial in skin diseases such as scabies and itching because it has the properties of condensation which helps to soothe itching.
Benefits of Nagakesar in gastric irritation
Consumption of Nagakesar helps to relieve the symptoms of gastric irritation (gastric) caused by indigestion, as it has digestive properties that help to digest food which reduces gastric irritation.
Nagkesar Beneficial to Keep Heart Healthy
Consumption of Nagakesar can be beneficial for heart health, as it has mango digestive properties according to Ayurveda, which prevents the formation of ingredients like cholesterol by digesting mangoes and protects the heart from the harmful effects of high cholesterol.
Benefits of Nagkesar to Treat Asthma
Nagkesar is also used in reducing the symptoms of asthma because Nagkasara has the property of quenching of phlegm which calms the phlegm and reduces the symptoms of asthma.
Nagkesar benefits for back pain
Do you also have problems with back pain? If this is the case then you should use Nagakesar. Nagakesar has such properties which help in quick relief from back pain. If you have back pain, apply oil made of Nagkasar seed on the waist and massage it. Pain is relieved quickly by its massage.
Nagkesar benefits in treatment of snake bite
People get so nervous when bitten by a snake that they do not understand what to use at that time. For your information, tell that the effect of snake venom can be reduced with the benefit of Nagakesar. For this, grind the leaves of Nagakeshar and apply it on the place where the snake has bitten. Applying this paste also provides relief from pain and burning sensation (nagkesar ke fayde).
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.