Introduction of Nagkeshar: Nagkesar)

What is Nagkesar? (What is Nagkesar?)

This is a medicinal plant which is used in Ayurveda. Nagkesar is a panacea which has the property of curing many diseases from the root. You probably do not know about it but today we will tell you everything about it in detail.

This small to medium sized plant is very useful for your body. It completely cures your cholera disease. Not only this, it cures many diseases and it also cures your stomach related diseases.

It is used as a herb in Ayurveda. It has been used for treatment since ancient times. Asthma, back pain, joint pain, menstrual bleeding, white discharge, hiccups, cold, stomach related diseases, heart diseases etc. are such diseases which are cured by the use of Nagkesar. Let us introduce you to its other benefits in detail today.

External appearance (morphology) ( Nagkesar of creation)

Its plant is of medium size. It is always a beautiful looking plant. Its stem is almost straight and brown in colour. Its bark is smooth and brown in colour and the stem inside it is red in colour and hard. Its leaves are simple and spread in many directions and are rectangular. When its leaves are new then they are red in colour and shiny. Its flower is white in colour and fragrant. There are white stamens clustered inside the flower. Which is called Nagkesar. Its fruits are oval shaped and pointed and of many sizes. The number of its seeds is 2 or 4. The inside part of the fruit is flexible and its fruiting and flowering period is from February to July. 

Nagkesar common names

Ayurvedic properties of Nagkeshar Religion (Nagkesar ke Ayurvedic gun)

Nagpushpa/Medicinal benefits and uses of Nagkesar its benefits and uses)

In bloody diarrhea

• Due to bad eating habits, excessive heat in the stomach or other reasons, blood also comes out with diarrhea. Children usually suffer from this problem more, although this problem is also common in adults. Nagkesar is very effective in providing relief from the problem of blood in diarrhea. For this, consuming Nagkesar powder with honey and butter or with sugar and butter provides relief from the problem of bleeding in stool.

In hiccups (Nagkesar for hiccup)

• Hiccups start suddenly and do not stop easily. However, there are many home remedies that can help you stop hiccups. Using Nagkesar is one of them. For this, consuming Nagkesar's fine powder mixed with honey and sugar candy and consuming sugarcane or mahua juice as an anupaan gives relief from hiccups. And along with this, one gets relief from cough.

Relief from excessive bleeding during menstruation

• Many women experience excessive bleeding during menstruation. Although bleeding during menstruation is normal, excessive bleeding is a serious problem. To get rid of this problem, consume Nagkesar powder with buttermilk for three days. Apart from this, consume buttermilk in your daily diet. Doing this provides relief from excessive bleeding.

Nagkeshar is useful in joint pain (Nagkesar for joint pain)

• If you are very troubled by joint pain, then you should use Nagkesar. For this, apply Nagkesar seed oil on the joints or the painful area and massage. Massage with this oil provides quick relief from joint pain.

To keep the heart healthy (Nagkesar for healthy heart)

• Consuming Nagkesar can be beneficial for heart health, as it has the property of Aam Pachanak according to Ayurveda, which prevents the formation of elements like cholesterol by digesting mango and protects the heart from the harmful effects of high cholesterol.

In Asthma (Nagkesar for asthma)

• Nagkesar is also used to reduce the symptoms of asthma because it has the property of calming down the phlegm, which reduces the symptoms of asthma. 

in menstruation

• If you experience a lot of pain during menstruation, then mix white sandalwood and Pathani Lodhra powder in Nagkesar and consume it with water for a few days. This will provide relief from the burning sensation and pain during menstruation.

In Cholera

• Nagkesar can be beneficial in reducing the symptoms of cholera, as antibacterial properties are found in Nagkesar, due to which its consumption can be beneficial in cholera. 

Nagkesar helps in conceiving

• If a woman is not able to conceive, she can use Nagkesar as it has antioxidant properties which help women in conceiving. For this, you can consume Nagkesar powder mixed with betel nut powder.

To enhance the digestive process (Nagkesar for strong digestion system)

• If you do not feel hungry and your digestive power is weak then you can use Nagkesar. For this you should consume Nagkesar powder with water.

Use of Nagkesar for anal problems

• If you have any problem related to anus then you should use Nagkesar. For this you should consume its powder twice a day.

in cold (Nagkesar for cold)

• Due to changing weather, cold and cough have become a common occurrence. Therefore, to get rid of this cold, a solution of Nagkesar leaves should be applied on the head.

Burning sensation in the soles of the feet

• Nowadays, if there is burning sensation or pain in your feet or soles due to heat or any other reason, then grinding Nagkesar leaves and applying them on the soles will relieve the burning sensation.

in stomach irritation

• Consuming Nagkesar helps to relieve the symptoms of stomach irritation caused due to indigestion, as it has digestive properties that help in digesting the food thereby reducing stomach irritation. 

Nagkeshar is useful in back pain

• Do you also suffer from back pain? If so, you should use Nagkesar. Nagkesar has such properties that help in getting quick relief from back pain. In case of back pain, applying oil made from Nagkesar seeds on the back and massaging it relieves the pain quickly.

in respiratory diseases (Nagkesar for breathing problem)

• Nagkesar is beneficial in respiratory diseases. It is also beneficial in reducing inflammation of the lungs. For this, prepare a decoction of Nagkesar root and bark and consume this decoction regularly.

Useful in piles (Nagkesar for piles)

• If you have problem of bleeding piles then regular consumption of Nagkesar mixed with butter and sugar helps in getting rid of bleeding piles.

Use of Nagkesar in snake bite

•  When people are bitten by a snake, they get so scared that they are unable to understand what things to use at that time. For your information, let us tell you that the effect of snake venom can be reduced with the help of Nagkesar. For this, grind Nagkesar leaves and apply it on the place where the snake has bitten. This also provides relief from pain and burning sensation.

Nagkesar is useful in diarrhea (Nagkesar for diarrhea)

• If you are suffering from diarrhea then consume Nagkesar. Its consumption provides quick relief from diarrhea. To get relief from diarrhea, consume Pushpakalika powder.

in the white water

•  White discharge is a disease related to women. In which thick white colored liquid starts coming out from the vagina. This is also called the problem of white discharge. If you are suffering from this problem of white discharge then Nagkesar can prove to be very beneficial for you. For this, you should consume Nagkesar powder by mixing it in buttermilk.

In skin related diseases (Nagkesar for skin)

• Nagkesar is used to prevent symptoms of skin diseases like herpes zoster, as its oil has anti-inflammatory properties and also relieves itching.

in the wound

• If you have a wound on your skin, you can take advantage of Nagkesar for this disease. For this, apply Nagkesar oil on the wound. Applying this oil helps in healing the wound quickly.

In Itching

• If your body is itching due to some reason then applying the oil of Nagkesar seeds on the itchy area gives you relief from itching.  

Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of Nagkesar)

• Root
• leaf
• Seed
• Bark
• oil
• Fruit
• Pushpakesar

Dosages of Nagkesar

• Powder - 250 to 500 mg
• Kwatha- 10 to 20 ml