Malkangani
Malkangani
Malkangani, also known as “Staff tree” or ‘Tree of Life’, is a large woody climbing shrub.
Its oil is beneficial for hair and is used as a hair tonic. The application of Malkangani on the scalp makes hair healthy and helps reduce dandruff due to its antifungal property. Malkangani is also used for managing dermal problems such as eczema. Malkangani leaves have strong wound healing activity and help reduce pain and inflammation due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
According to Ayurveda, Malkangani powder can be taken along with honey or water to help manage pain and swelling due to osteoarthritis due to its vata balancing property.
Consuming Malkangani oil with lukewarm water once a day helps in enhancing memory due to its Medhya (improves intelligence) property[2][3].
Its oil is beneficial for hair and is used as a hair tonic. The application of Malkangani on the scalp makes hair healthy and helps reduce dandruff due to its antifungal property. Malkangani is also used for managing dermal problems such as eczema. Malkangani leaves have strong wound healing activity and help reduce pain and inflammation due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
According to Ayurveda, Malkangani powder can be taken along with honey or water to help manage pain and swelling due to osteoarthritis due to its vata balancing property.
Consuming Malkangani oil with lukewarm water once a day helps in enhancing memory due to its Medhya (improves intelligence) property[2][3].
What are the synonyms of Malkangani?
Celastrus paniculatus, Staff tree, Doddaganugae, Gangunge beeja, Gangunge humpu, Kangondiballi, Ceruppunnari, Uzhinja, Malkangoni, Malkanguni, Jyotishmati, Valuluvai, Peddamaveru[1].
What is the source of Malkangani?
Plant Based
Benefits of Malkangani
1. Hair loss
Malkangani is also one of the most useful Ayurvedic herbs that are used for hair related problems. According to Ayurveda, the reason for hair fall is an aggravated Vata dosha. Using Malkangani oil helps in balancing Vata and remove excessive dryness from the scalp.
Tips:
a. Take 2-5 drops of Malkangani (Jyotishmati) oil or as per your requirement.
b. Mix with coconut oil or olive oil.
c. Massage well on the scalp.
d. Repeat this twice a week to control hair fall.
2. Skin disease
Malkangani powder or oil helps to control the symptoms of skin disease like eczema when applied on the affected area. Some of the symptoms of eczema are rough skin, blisters, inflammation, itchiness, and bleeding. Applying Malkangani or its oil reduces inflammation and helps to stop bleeding. This is because of its Ropan (healing) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-5 drops of Malkangani (Jyotishmati) oil or as per your requirement.
b. Mix with coconut oil or olive oil.
c. Apply or massage on the affected area.
d. Repeat this to manage various skin diseases.
3. Joint Pain
Malkangani oil helps to manage bone and joint pain when applied to the affected area. According to Ayurveda, the bones and joints are considered a site of Vata in the body. Pain in the joints is mainly due to Vata imbalance. Applying Malkangani oil helps to reduce joint pain due to its Vata balancing property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-5 drops of Malkangani (Jyotishmati) oil or as per your requirement.
b. Mix with coconut or olive oil.
c. Apply or massage on the affected area.
d. Repeat to get relief from the symptoms of arthritis.
4. Asthma
Malkangani oil helps to reduce the symptoms of asthma. According to Ayurveda, the main doshas involved in asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated ‘Vata’ combines with deranged ‘Kapha dosha’ in the lungs causing obstruction in the respiratory passage. This results in difficulty in breathing. This condition is known as Swas Roga or Asthma. Applying Malkangani oil daily before going to bed on the chest helps to calm Kapha and loosen the accumulated mucus in the lungs. This gives relief from the symptoms of asthma.
Tips:
a. Take 2-5 drops of Malkangani (Jyotishmati) oil or as per your requirement.
b. Mix with olive oil
c. Apply or massage on the affected area.
d. Repeat to get relief from the symptoms of asthma.
Malkangani is also one of the most useful Ayurvedic herbs that are used for hair related problems. According to Ayurveda, the reason for hair fall is an aggravated Vata dosha. Using Malkangani oil helps in balancing Vata and remove excessive dryness from the scalp.
Tips:
a. Take 2-5 drops of Malkangani (Jyotishmati) oil or as per your requirement.
b. Mix with coconut oil or olive oil.
c. Massage well on the scalp.
d. Repeat this twice a week to control hair fall.
2. Skin disease
Malkangani powder or oil helps to control the symptoms of skin disease like eczema when applied on the affected area. Some of the symptoms of eczema are rough skin, blisters, inflammation, itchiness, and bleeding. Applying Malkangani or its oil reduces inflammation and helps to stop bleeding. This is because of its Ropan (healing) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-5 drops of Malkangani (Jyotishmati) oil or as per your requirement.
b. Mix with coconut oil or olive oil.
c. Apply or massage on the affected area.
d. Repeat this to manage various skin diseases.
3. Joint Pain
Malkangani oil helps to manage bone and joint pain when applied to the affected area. According to Ayurveda, the bones and joints are considered a site of Vata in the body. Pain in the joints is mainly due to Vata imbalance. Applying Malkangani oil helps to reduce joint pain due to its Vata balancing property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-5 drops of Malkangani (Jyotishmati) oil or as per your requirement.
b. Mix with coconut or olive oil.
c. Apply or massage on the affected area.
d. Repeat to get relief from the symptoms of arthritis.
4. Asthma
Malkangani oil helps to reduce the symptoms of asthma. According to Ayurveda, the main doshas involved in asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated ‘Vata’ combines with deranged ‘Kapha dosha’ in the lungs causing obstruction in the respiratory passage. This results in difficulty in breathing. This condition is known as Swas Roga or Asthma. Applying Malkangani oil daily before going to bed on the chest helps to calm Kapha and loosen the accumulated mucus in the lungs. This gives relief from the symptoms of asthma.
Tips:
a. Take 2-5 drops of Malkangani (Jyotishmati) oil or as per your requirement.
b. Mix with olive oil
c. Apply or massage on the affected area.
d. Repeat to get relief from the symptoms of asthma.
Recommended Dosage of Malkangani
- Malkangani Oil - 2-5 drops or as per your requirement.
How to use Malkangani
1. Malkangani (Jyotishmati) Oil
a. Take 2-5 drops of Malkangani (Jyotishmati) oil or as per your requirement.
b. Mix with coconut oil or olive oil.
c. Apply or massage on the affected area.
2. Malkangani Seeds
a. Take ½-1 teaspoons of Malkangani seeds and grind to make powder.
b. Mix with water or honey and make a paste.
c. Apply on the affected area once a day.
d. Use this remedy once a day to manage wounds and ulcers.
a. Take 2-5 drops of Malkangani (Jyotishmati) oil or as per your requirement.
b. Mix with coconut oil or olive oil.
c. Apply or massage on the affected area.
2. Malkangani Seeds
a. Take ½-1 teaspoons of Malkangani seeds and grind to make powder.
b. Mix with water or honey and make a paste.
c. Apply on the affected area once a day.
d. Use this remedy once a day to manage wounds and ulcers.
Frequently asked questions
Modern Science View
Malkangani can be consumed in the form of capsule, oil or powder[3].
References
- The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Of India.Part 1 Volume 1.
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