Description

About Parijhatam

Parijata (Nyctanthus arbortristis Linn.) commonly known as night jasmine, a wonderful plant is described in Ayurveda with it’s enormous medicinal value. It is mostly found in sub tropical Himalayas of Nepal and southern parts of India and widely cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical regions in all over the world. Other than Parijata it is popularly known as Har-shinghar. Different parts of this plant are used for various medical purposes. It’s leaves have broad spectrum medicinal use such as anti- bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic and anti-helmentic effect. The descriptions of habitat, morphology, etymology, traditional pharmacology, therapeutic use etc. are richly found in Ayurvedic literatures. Scientific classification, family and genus characters, vernacular names, habitat and habit, ethno-botanical use, pharmacological activities, chemical constituents, cultivation and propagation etc. are also described in this literary study. Authors are hopeful, the article will help the researchers of Ayurveda as well as in other field of bio-medical sciences to explore more about the said plant for the benefit of society.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height	24 inch
Plant Spread	6 inch

*Above specification are indicative only. Actual dimensions may slightly differ

Common Name	Parijhatam
Maximum Reachable Height	2-3 M
Compatibility	Can be grown on Terrace & Ground
Bloom Time	All Time
Pot Size	Min 12” width x 14” height

Sunlight	More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day is ideal for plant.
Watering	Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Soil	The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
Fertilizer	During the main g rowing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.