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Nyctanthes-arbortristis, Tree of sorrow , Srigading

Medical use: Stem is used for relief of headache, leaf - cholecystagogue, flower - antipyretic, treatment of faintness and vertigo.

Flowers, Leaves, seeds,

The leaves are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anthelmintic. Further, a dye extracted from the corolla tube is used to lend color to Tussore Silk. The flowers are bitter astringent, opthalmic, stomachic and carminative. It is an expectorant, bitter and tonic, febrifuge, and mild purgative. It is used in bilious and obstinate remittent fever, sciatica, and rheumatism. It is also very useful in constipation of children.

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Uploaded on November 27, 2008
Taken on November 26, 2008