Nagkesar

Mesua ferrea Linn is a tree of medicinal and decorative significance. This is also referred as Nagkesar in Hindi & Ceylon ironwood in English.

Mesua ferrea, also known as nagkesar, is an evergreen tree with a small trunk that may be found in Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, the Western Ghats, and the Eastern Ghats of India. Nagkesar's flowers and leaves are used to treat a range of ailments.

Benefits of Nagkesar in Piles: 

Nagkesar is useful for the treatment of bleeding piles because it helps to regulate the body's heat by pacifying the pitta dosha.

Swollen blood vessels, sometimes known as piles or haemorrhoids, can develop inside or outside the anus. Defecating is tough because of the constant throbbing pain and bleeding stools. Nagkesar aids in the reduction of pile lumps, as well as the reduction of inflammation, discomfort, and bleeding. The blooms of Nagkesar could be used to make a paste that can be used to cure piles.

Beneficial in Arthritis:

Arthritis is caused by an imbalance in the Vata dosha, which leads to the accumulation of Ama (toxins) inside the joints. Nagkesar's Ushana (heat) property aids in the balancing of Vata dosha and aids in the reduction of joint discomfort.

Nagkesar's Skin Benefit:

Nagkesar's kernels might aid with skin eruption. Nagkesar's oil can be used to treat skin diseases, scabies, and wounds. Nagkesar has antibacterial and disinfectant effects as well. Nagkesar, when combined with red sandalwood, may be mixed into a paste and applied to the skin to lighten dark spots and give the skin a healthy shine.

Nagkesar's Infertility Benefits: 

Mesua ferrea flower extract has oestrogen and progesterone-like properties, making it useful in the treating of hormonal imbalances during menstruation issues. Nagkesar helps with impotency and increases sexual performance.

Nagkesar's Central Nervous System Benefits: 

Nagkesar possesses anticonvulsant effects and has been used to treat seizures. Nagkesar has also been linked to central nervous system depressive effects such as decrease of muscular tone, ptosis (drooping upper eyelids), and sleepiness.