Child Life Tree

(Child Life Tree)
Sanskrit: पुत्रन्जीवा • Botanical: Putranjiva roxburghii Wall.

Putranjeeva is a medium to large-sized evergreen tree found in central and eastern India. The name literally means 'life of the child' indicating its use in securing progeny and preventing miscarriage. The seeds and leaves are used medicinally. The seeds are strung into necklaces and worn by children as protective charms. The oil from seeds is used as an emollient. The leaves and bark are used in fever. The tree is considered auspicious and is planted near temples and houses. Dose: Seed powder 3-6 ratti. Verse: 21.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Putranjivine, Glucoside, Fixed oil from seeds
Also Known As
English: Child Life Tree, Putranjiva
Sanskrit: पुत्रन्जीवा, पुत्रजीवक, गर्भदा
Hindi: पुत्रजीवा, जियापोता

What is Child Life Tree (Putranjeeva / पुत्रन्जीवा)?

Putranjeeva is a medium to large-sized evergreen tree found in central and eastern India. The name literally means 'life of the child' indicating its use in securing progeny and preventing miscarriage. The seeds and leaves are used medicinally. The seeds are strung into necklaces and worn by children as protective charms. The oil from seeds is used as an emollient. The leaves and bark are used in fever. The tree is considered auspicious and is planted near temples and houses. Dose: Seed powder 3-6 ratti. Verse: 21.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Garbhasthapana (prevents miscarriage)
  • Jvaraghna (antipyretic)
  • Santanaprada (promotes conception)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

Child Life Tree by Condition

Explore how Child Life Tree is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Child Life Tree for Fertility & Conception

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