Medicinal Uses of Raat ki Rani (Cestrum Nocturnum L.): An Anukta Dravya
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga - Year 2019, Vol 12, Issue 1
Abstract
In Ayurveda, plants have been used for treatment of various diseases. Those drugs that are not mentioned in Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia are known as Extrapharmacopeial drugs. Cestrum nocturnum L. is categorized in Extrapharmacopeial drug section in Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia. It is commonly known as Raat ki Rani in Hindi and Queen of the Night in English. This is a unique plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family that blooms at night and exudes fragrance. It is used in traditional and folklore practices for the treatment of various digestive, urinary and gastrointestinal system related diseases because of its antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic and analgesic properties. Various extracts of the plant can be used for healing the wounds, inhibition of malignant growth and tumours.
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Maharjan R
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