NIGHT BLOOMING JASMINE WHICH BLOOMS YOUR LIFE

-By Juan Olivarez

Night-blooming jasmine, for miles around,

Smells so divine as the sun goes down.

No other scent can ever compare

To what jasmine vents to the evening air.

A touch of class for nocturnal souls,

A sweet-smelling lass worth her weight in gold.

Raat Ki Rani, or night-blooming jasmine flowers, treasured for their ethereal perfume, bloom at night and close during the day, as evident from the poem quoted above.

Raat Ki Rani, the mystical flower, has inspired poets, painters, and artists for generations. Although the name "jasmine" appears, this plant is not a real jasmine; it belongs to the Solanaceae family, which also includes potatoes and tomatoes.

Botanical Name: Nyctanthes arbor tristis

Family: Oleaceae

Common Names: Night-flowering jasmine, parijat, hengra bubar, harsingar

Native: South and Southeast Asia

Sunlight: 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight

Soil: Damp, permeable soil that drains well

Watering: Moderate

Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer

Maintenance: Low

It is planted for the beauty of its foliage and flowers. It is a member of the Oleaceae family and is often referred to as night jasmine. The term "Nyctanthes" originates from Greek, with "Nykhta" for "night" and "anthos" for "flower" giving rise to the genus Nyctanthes, which includes parijat trees.

The tree is enormous, standing ten meters tall. This plant is popular in rural regions and has a variety of medical uses. It is a perennial, woody, terrestrial plant that can live for five to twenty years. There are numerous common names for the parijat tree in different languages. Locally, it's also known as Rat ki Rani, which translates to "Queen of the Night."

Some people think that making parijat at home is dangerous, yet this isn't the case. This plant may be cultivated in a pot at home. However, for the plant to grow successfully, appropriate attention must be paid.

Because it grows on the ground both during the day and at night, the parijat is a unique species. It is connected to a Hindu myth about Krishna's wife, Satyabhama. Krishna's wife Satyabhama was enthralled with this flower's aroma and beauty the moment she saw it in her garden. Thus, he was compelled to bring the flower when she begged her husband, Lord Krishna. Lord Indra discovered thereafter that the flower was in heaven alongside him. Thus, he took a tree with him when he journeyed to Heaven.

A wonderful plant with numerous advantages is parijat. In Hindu mythology, the plant is holy and highly venerated. According to home Vastu Shastra, this plant should be placed in the northeast or southwest quadrants of your home.

Harsingar is a plant that has a variety of health benefits. The harsinger tree's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial characteristics make it a boon to human health and well-being. "Let's look into some of its medicinal properties," writes Dr. Dixa.

Parijaat's Health Benefits:

- Sciatica: Grind three to four leaves, boil them in water, and drink twice daily on an empty stomach.

- Pain and Swelling: Make a decoction by boiling leaves in water and drinking it.

- Arthritis: Use 200 grams of water and 5 grams of leaves, bark, or flowers to produce a decoction. The juice from the leaves can be extracted and taken with honey if you have a dry cough.

- For cold, cough, or sinus: Brew it as tea. Pour two to four blossoms and two to three leaves of tulsi into a glass of water, bring to a boil, and then sip the tea.

- Intestinal Worms: Using a mortar and pestle, grind leaves to extract 2 tablespoons of juice and take it with misri and water.

- Ringworm: Cover the affected region with a leaf paste.

- In case of fever: Take 3 grams of bark and 2 grams of leaves, boiling 2-3 tulsi leaves in water, and drink twice a day.

- Anxiety: In aromatherapy, night jasmine oil is used to reduce tension and anxiety. It elevates serotonin levels in the brain and balances mood, helping you feel better overall.

Adverse Reactions to Parijat:

- When using parijat, exercise caution and moderation. Observable Parijat side effects include the following:

  - First-time users of parijat leaves may throw up due to its strong and bitter flavor.

  - Because parijat leaves contain methyl salicylate, frequent usage of them may result in stomach ulcers.

  - Tannic acid, which is also present in the leaves, may irritate some people's stomachs and induce nausea and vomiting.

How Can Urvann Help?

Now that you know the benefits of having Raat ki Rani, here is what we can do to help. At Urvann, we have continued our passion for promoting nature within homes and workspaces. We offer a range of real or artificial plants. At Urvann, we are always happy to answer any queries you have and look forward to hearing from you.