Nagakesara (Mesua ferrea)

                                                                
                                                                  NAGAKESARA

Latin Name- Mesua ferrea
Family- Calophyllaceae
Synonyms- Ahipushpa, Devapushpa, Nagapushpaka, Nagakinjalka, Kanak, Champeya,Pinjaram etc.
Introduction- It is a very slow growing tree named after heaviness and hardness of its timber.It has a drooping leaves which are whitish on the dorsal side and bears white fragrant flowers.
Adulteration- The stamens of a plant named Ochrocarpus longifolius is often sold under the name of Nagakesara and many a time mixed with the stamens of Mesua ferrea.
Part Used- Stamens, Leaf
Uses- 1. In bleeding piles administered orally along with butter and sugar.
          2. Taken with butter milk for 3 days to get rid of Leucorrhoea.
Important Formulations- Kanakarishta, Eladi churna, Kesaradi kashaya