Overview
Child Life Tree is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for fertility & conception. 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.
How Child Life Tree Helps with Fertility & Conception
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Child Life Tree has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing fertility & conception:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet), Tikta (bitter)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light)
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
Other Herbs for Fertility & Conception
See all herbs for fertility & conception on the Fertility & Conception page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.