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Botanical Name: Mesua ferrea
Common Names: Nagkesar, Ceylon Ironwood
Red Nagkesar is a majestic, slow-growing evergreen tree native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia—including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Burma, Thailand, and the Philippines. It thrives in evergreen forests, often found along riversides, and grows at altitudes up to 1500 meters.
With its lush green foliage, graceful shape, and fragrant white flowers, Nagkesar is also a cherished ornamental tree. The tree is known for its exceptionally hard and heavy timber, which exhibits a deep reddish-brown hue and is valued in railroad construction and structural applications.
Red Nagkesar is a prized herb in Ayurveda, known for its wide-ranging therapeutic applications due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-toxic, and digestive properties. It is used extensively in traditional formulations to support multiple body systems.
Improves digestion and appetite
Helps relieve gastritis, dyspepsia, abdominal colic, and nausea
Useful in managing vomiting, excessive thirst, and recurrent fever
Effective in managing skin disorders such as herpes, itching, and inflammatory skin conditions
Reduces bad body odor and excessive sweating due to its natural fragrance
Used traditionally for bad breath (halitosis)
Beneficial in treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bleeding disorders
Has anti-toxic properties, useful in gout and toxin-related conditions
Acts as a natural remedy for migraine headaches and dizziness
The seed oil, when applied externally, helps relieve pain and inflammation in wounds
Known for its anti-convulsant activity in traditional texts
Supports the treatment of respiratory disorders, cough, and bronchial issues
Aids in managing conditions related to the liver and spleen
Helps reduce swelling, edema, and inflammation, making it useful in joint and musculoskeletal disorders
Rasa (Taste): Pungent, Bitter, Astringent
Guna (Qualities): Dry, Piercing, Light to Digest
Virya (Potency): Ushna (Hot)
Nagkesar’s leaves, flowers, and seeds are traditionally used in Ayurvedic formulations to address a wide range of health concerns:
🌡 Reduces Fever
🤢 Relieves Vomiting and Nausea
🚽 Supports Urinary Tract Health
🤕 Eases Migraine Headaches
🔥 Used in herbal lehyams (jams) for its rejuvenating and balancing effects
Additionally, Nagkesar is known for its anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, and digestive properties, making it a multi-purpose herb in classical Ayurvedic practice.
| Weight | 1 kg, 250 gm, 500 gm |
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