Black Oil Plant (Jyotishmati)
Celastrus paniculatus
| कुल | Celastraceae |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Jyotishmati |
| हिंदी | मालकांगनी |
| उपयोगी भाग | seed, oil |
The black oil plant is a woody climbing shrub with oval leaves, small greenish flowers and bright orange-red seeds held in yellow capsules. It grows in forests throughout India up to about 1,800 metres.
Known in Sanskrit as Jyotishmati, the intellect tree, its seed and seed oil are valued in classical Ayurveda for supporting memory and mental clarity. The oil is also traditionally used in massage oils for general wellness.
ये लेख आयुर्वेद के बारे में सामान्य जानकारी के लिए हैं, चिकित्सकीय सलाह नहीं। किसी भी स्वास्थ्य समस्या के लिए योग्य डॉक्टर से मिलें।
