{"id":154882,"date":"2022-06-15T23:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T17:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=154882"},"modified":"2026-03-02T06:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:48:06","slug":"ayurveda-benefits-side-effects-precautions-of-nagkesar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-benefits-side-effects-precautions-of-nagkesar\/","title":{"rendered":"Nagkesar (Mesua Ferrea): Benefits, Uses, Side Effects & More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Properties of\u00a0Nagkesar<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Nagkesar<\/a><\/li>
How to Use\u00a0Nagkesar<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of\u00a0Nagkesar<\/a><\/li>
Precautions and Warnings to be Taken with\u00a0Nagkesar<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMesua ferrea Linn,\u00a0also known as\u00a0Nagkesar\u00a0in Hindi, and Ceylon ironwood in English is a tree with high ornamental value. Mesua ferrea or nagkesar is a medium to a large-sized evergreen\u00a0tree with a short\u00a0trunk\u00a0widely distributed in Kerala, Assam,\u00a0Tamil Nadu, Western, and the Eastern Ghats in India. The flowers and leaves of\u00a0Nagkesar\u00a0are used for a variety of conditions 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Properties of\u00a0Nagkesar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
It may have beneficial properties for the liver<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an appetizer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an expectorant (used to treat cough)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have diuretic (expelling excess water from the body) properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antipyretic (reducing fever) properties\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It\u00a0may have analgesic (pain-relieving) properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have hemostatic (ceasing bleeding)properties <\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-inflammatory properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antibacterial properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-fungal activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-arthritic properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have\u00a0anti-oxidant activity 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Nagkesar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDifferent parts of\u00a0Nagkesar\u00a0may be used to treat a variety of conditions, either alone or in conjunction with other herbal remedies 1<\/a>,3<\/a>,4<\/a><\/sup>. Some of the potential uses of brinjal are described as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of\u00a0Nagkesar\u00a0in Piles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"Haemorrhoids\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Piles or hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels that can occur inside or around the anus. This makes defecating difficult with continuous throbbing pain accompanied by bleeding stools.\u00a0Bleeding disorders occur due to an imbalance in pitta (heat) dosha.\u00a0Nagkesar\u00a0may have some effect in the management of bleeding piles as may help in pacifying pitta dosha, resulting in a balance in the body\u2019s heat. Nagkesar\u00a0may help to shrink pile lumps, decreasing inflammation, reducing pain, and arresting bleeding.\u00a0The paste obtained from the flowers of\u00a0Nagkesar\u00a0can be used for treating piles 5<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0However, more studies on humans are required to validate this claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Potential Uses of\u00a0Nagkesar\u00a0for Arthritis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"Arthritis\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Arthritis occurs due to an imbalance in Vata dosha and the gathering of Ama (toxins) in the joints.\u00a0Nagkesar\u00a0may help balance Vata dosha and it might aid in reducing joint pain due to its Ushana (heat) property 6<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0However, every person has a different response to different herbs. Therefore, it is better to consult a doctor before you use tea tree oil for your acne problems.<\/p>
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