Aashlesha: Nagkesar (Indian rose chestnut)

Nagkesar (Mesua) tree is an evergreen medium to large sized ornamental tree. Bark, flowers, leaves, root, stamens and seeds of this tree has medicinal properties. It has anti-pyretic, antimicrobial, anti-cancerous, carminative, diuretic and expectorant properties. It is also used as an immunity booster agent, herbal supplement for the treatment of bleeding piles, dysentery, itching, sweating, skin problems and vomiting. It is an important ingredient of Indian siddha medicine which is used internally to treat chancres, leprosy and ulcer (Asif et al., 2017). The powder of dried flowers if consumed in the dosage of 1/4^th of tablespoon with hot water can cure bleeding piles. Application of seed oil to the affected joints can treat rheumatism. The heated leaves are applied to chest to treat cold and cough. Consumption of ripped or unripe fruit can resolve the gastric troubles.