Aplenty Malkangni Seeds | Jyotishmati – Celastrus Paniculatus

Jyotishmati (Malkangani) is bitter, pungent, astringent and hot. The stem of Jyotishmati looks rough when touched. Its fruits are almost spherical and smooth. They are green when raw, but turn yellow when cooked. There are number of seeds (malkangani seeds) from 1 to 6 inside its fruits. These seeds are pointed or elliptical, surrounded by a dark red shell. Jyothishmathi is a plant rich in medicinal properties, whose fruits, leaves and roots are used to cure many types of diseases. Its creeper is about 10 meters tall and bushy. Its vines sometimes climb on tall trees. Its soft and thin branches are bent downwards. When these branches bear flowers and fruits, then they bend down further, and keep swinging to and fro with the wind.

BENEFITS OF MALKANGNI

• Oral consumption of Malkangani might help to strengthen the stomach. Malkangani can also help with your digestion process and increases appetite.
• Malkangani is also one of the most useful Ayurvedic herbs that are used for hair related problems. According to Ayurveda, the reason for hair fall is an aggravated Vata dosha. Using Malkangani oil helps in balancing Vata and remove excessive dryness from the scalp
• Malkangani is useful to manage the symptoms of anxiety. According to Ayurveda, Vata governs all the movement and actions of the body and nervous system respectively. Anxiety is mainly due to Vata imbalance. Malkangani helps to reduce the symptoms of anxiety. This is due to its Vata balancing and a unique Medhya (improve intelligence) properties.
• Malkangani helps to enhance memory. According to Ayurveda, poor memory is due to inactivity of Kapha or aggravation of Vata dosha. Malkangani helps in balancing Vata and improves memory. This is due to its Medhya (improves intelligence) property.
• Sexual dysfunction in men can be in the form of loss of libido i.e., having no inclination towards a sexual act. There can also be a low erection time or semen expelled soon after sexual activity. This is also referred to as ‘early discharge or premature ejaculation. Taking Malkangani helps to correct male sexual dysfunction and also improves stamina. This is due to its Vajikarana (aphrodisiac) property.
• Malkangani is useful to manage pain in osteoarthritis. According to Ayurveda, osteoarthritis occurs due to an aggravation of Vata dosha and is known as Sandhivata. It causes pain, swelling, and difficulty in movement. Malkangani has Vata balancing property and gives relief from the symptoms of osteoarthritis like pain and swelling in the joints.
• Malkangani powder or oil helps to control the symptoms of skin disease like eczema when applied on the affected area. Some of the symptoms of eczema are rough skin, blisters, inflammation, itchiness, and bleeding. Applying Malkangani or its oil reduces inflammation and helps to stop bleeding. This is because of its Ropan (healing) property.
• Malkangani oil helps to manage bone and joint pain when applied to the affected area. According to Ayurveda, the bones and joints are considered a site of Vata in the body. Pain in the joints is mainly due to Vata imbalance. Applying Malkangani oil helps to reduce joint pain due to its Vata balancing property.
• Malkangani oil helps to reduce the symptoms of asthma. According to Ayurveda, the main doshas involved in asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated ‘Vata’ combines with deranged ‘Kapha dosha’ in the lungs causing obstruction in the respiratory passage. This results in difficulty in breathing. This condition is known as Swas Roga or Asthma.