Vaijayanti

(Egyptian Sesban)
Sanskrit: वैजयन्ती Botanical: Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr.

Vaijayanti is described as a shrub with small yellow flowers, found near water bodies. It is used as an anthelmintic and in fevers. The leaves and flowers are both medicinal.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Saponins, Tannins
Also Known As
English: Egyptian Sesban, Sesban
Sanskrit: वैजयन्ती, जयन्ती
Hindi: जयन्त

What is Vaijayanti (Ixora variety / वैजयन्ती)?

Vaijayanti is described as a shrub with small yellow flowers, found near water bodies. It is used as an anthelmintic and in fevers. The leaves and flowers are both medicinal.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Jwaraghna (antipyretic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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