Priyangu- Callicarpa macrophylla

It is important medicinal plant been mentioned in Brahattrayas as well as lagutrayas Bhavamisra mentioned its two verities.

Vernacular Names:-Sanskrit : Phalini, VanitaAssamese : PriyanguBengali : PriyanguGujrati : Lata PriyanguHindi : PriyanguKannada : Priyangu, Gandhapriyangu,Ibbani,RushipatriMalayalam : NjazhalMarathi : Priyangu, GavhalaOriya : PriyanguPunjabi : PriyanguTamil : Gnazhal, GnazalpooTelugu : Prakhanam, Prenkanamu

Synonyms:-PhaliniKantaGandaphaliShyamaAnganapriya

Gana- Kula•Charaka MutraSangrahaniya, Mutravirajaniya•Shusruta Priyangwadi, Anjanadi•Kula- Nirgundi kula•Family:- Verbenaceae

Varieties:-Bhavamisra- 1) Priyangu 2) GandhapriyanguFam:- RutaceaeLat:- Prunus mahaleb linnits pulp is brown, odorous.

Habitat :-Found throughout North and East Indiaascending to 1800 m in the West Himalayas from Kashmir to Assam, and abundant in Bengal plains.

Morphology:-Callicarpa macrophylla is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil Leaves 12.5-23 cm. long, ovate or ovate-lanceolate, Flowers small, rose-coloured, Its flowering from Jun to October, The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and the seeds ripen from Aug to October.

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Chemical Composition:-Glycosides, Terpenes, Phenolic compound,Resin and Saponin.

Properties:-Rasa : Tikta, KasayaGuna : RukshaVirya : sheetaVipaka : KatuKarma : Pittahara, Vatahara,

Dosha Karma:-Pittahara, Vatahara,

Systemic Action:-RaktaPrasadana, Daurgandhyahara,Puriashanigrahaniya, Mutravirajaniya, Sandhaniya, Vranaropana. Daha, Jvara, Rakta-Pitta, Pakvatisara, Svedadhikya.

-The leaves are heated and applied as a poultice to ease the pain of rheumatic joints. -A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery. -A juice made from the leaves mixed with equal portions of Drymaria diandra and Oxalis corniculata is used in the treatment of gastric troubles. -The root is chewed to relieve rashes on the tongue.-A paste made from the roots is used to treat fevers. -The juice of the root is used to treat indigestion. -An oil obtained from the roots is aromatic and stomachic. -The inner bark is pounded and used as a poultice on cuts and wounds. -The fruits are chewed to treat boils on the tongue. -The juice of ripe fruits is used in the treatment of indigestion and fevers.

Useful Part:-Puspa

Dosage:-Churna- 3-6 gm

Special preparations:-Khadiradi Gutika, (Mukharoga), Eladi Churna, KanakaTaila, Kunkumadi Taila, Nilikadya Taila.