Overview
White Nagkesar is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for bleeding disorders. Nagakesara (Mesua ferrea) is a beautiful evergreen tree with fragrant white flowers with golden stamens. The flower stamens (Kesara) are the primary medicinal part. They are used in bleeding disorders, piles, dysentery, and skin diseases. The tree grows in the Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayan forests. The wood is extremely hard (hence 'ironwood'). The flowers bloom in March-April. The dried stamens are used commercially as a spice and medicine. Verse: 15.
How White Nagkesar Helps with Bleeding Disorders
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, White Nagkesar has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing bleeding disorders:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent), Tikta (bitter)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Other Herbs for Bleeding Disorders
See all herbs for bleeding disorders on the Bleeding Disorders page.
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