Overview

Jayapala is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for inflammation. Jayapala (Croton tiglium) is a well-known drastic purgative. Its seeds yield Croton oil, which is extremely potent. The text describes it as causing strong purgation and warns of its sharp (Tikshna) nature. It is used in conditions of severe constipation, abdominal distension, and dropsy. The oil is extremely irritant externally and causes blistering on skin. Internally in 1-2 drop doses it causes violent purging. The text describes various processing methods (Shodhana) to reduce toxicity before use. Various alkaloids and fatty acids are described as chemical constituents. Verse refs: page 401.

How Jayapala Helps with Inflammation

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Jayapala has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing inflammation:

Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
Taste (Rasa): Katu (pungent), Kashaya (astringent)
Qualities (Guna): Tikshna (sharp), Ushna (hot), Snigdha (unctuous)

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Arani Premna integrifolia Linn.

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Alexandrian Laurel Ochrocarpus longifolius Benth. & Hook. f.; Calophyllum inophyllum Linn.

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Amla Emblica officinalis

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Ashwagandha Withania somnifera dunal

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Bael Aegle marmelos

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Vamsha Bambusa arundinacea Willd.

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Barleria Barleria prionitis Linn.

See all herbs for inflammation on the Inflammation page.

▶ Classical Text References (1 sources)

Also included are: Shodhana (purification) methods for Jayapala (Croton tiglium), various Vishas (poisons), Vatsanabha (aconite), Bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium — marking nut), and other toxic substances used in Rasa Shastra (Ayurvedic alchemy and iatrochemistry).
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 12: Rasadishodhana-Maranakalpana (Mercury and Rasa Preparations)

Supplementary verses (Anukta Samgraha Shlokas) — Purification of Jayapala (Croton tiglium): Jayapala seeds are freed from their outer skin and internal impurities, then purified by processing with buffalo milk and specific cleansing procedures.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 12: Rasadishodhana-Maranakalpana (Mercury and Rasa Preparations)

Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 12: Rasadishodhana-Maranakalpana (Mercury and Rasa Preparations)

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