Priyangu

Priyangu is an ayurvedic herb with multiple properties

1. Priyangu - Callicarpa macrophylla It is important medicinal plant been mentioned in Brahattrayas as well as lagutrayas Bhavamisra mentioned its two verities.

2. Vernacular Names:- Sanskrit : Phalini , Vanita Assamese : Priyangu Bengali : Priyangu Gujrati : Lata Priyangu Hindi : Priyangu Kannada : Priyangu , Gandhapriyangu,Ibbani,Rushipatri Malayalam : Njazhal Marathi : Priyangu , Gavhala Oriya : Priyangu Punjabi : Priyangu Tamil : Gnazhal , Gnazalpoo Telugu : Prakhanam , Prenkanamu

3. Synonyms:- Phalini Kanta Gandaphali Shyama Anganapriya

4. Gana - Kula Charaka MutraSangrahaniya, Mutravirajaniya Shusruta Priyangwadi , Anjanadi Kula- Nirgundi kula Family:- Verbenaceae

5. Varieties:- Bhavamisra - 1) Priyangu 2) Gandhapriyangu Fam :- Rutaceae Lat:- Prunus mahaleb linn its pulp is brown, odorous.

6. Habitat :- Found throughout North and East India ascending to 1800 m in the West Himalayas from Kashmir to Assam, and abundant in Bengal plains.

7. Morphology:- Callicarpa macrophylla is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in ). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil Leaves 12.5-23 cm. long, ovate or ovate- lanceolate , Flowers small, rose- coloured , Its flowering from Jun to October, The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and the seeds ripen from Aug to October.

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9. Chemical Composition:- Glycosides, Terpenes , Phenolic compound , Resin and Saponin .

10. Properties:- Rasa : Tikta , Kasaya Guna : Ruksha Virya : sheeta Vipaka : Katu Karma : Pittahara , Vatahara ,

11. Dosha Karma:- Pittahara , Vatahara ,

12. Systemic Action:- RaktaPrasadana , Daurgandhyahara , Puriasha nigrahaniya , Mutravirajaniya , Sandhaniya , Vranaropana . Daha , Jvara , Rakta-Pitta , Pakvatisara , Svedadhikya .

13. -The leaves are heated and applied as a poultice to ease the pain of rheumatic joints. -A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery. -A juice made from the leaves mixed with equal portions of Drymaria diandra and Oxalis corniculata is used in the treatment of gastric troubles. -The root is chewed to relieve rashes on the tongue. -A paste made from the roots is used to treat fevers. -The juice of the root is used to treat indigestion. -An oil obtained from the roots is aromatic and stomachic. -The inner bark is pounded and used as a poultice on cuts and wounds. -The fruits are chewed to treat boils on the tongue. -The juice of ripe fruits is used in the treatment of indigestion and fevers.

14. Useful Part:- Puspa

15. Dosage:- Churna - 3-6 gm

16. Special preparations:- Khadiradi Gutika , ( Mukharoga ), Eladi Churna , Kanaka Taila , Kunkumadi Taila, Nilikadya Taila.