English: Indian privet, Wild Jasmine
Hindi: संकुप्पी sankuppi, sangan-kuppi, Vilayati mehendi, Batraj
Tamil: சங்கம் Sangam, Peechangu, அந்ஜலீ Anjali
Malayalam: Cheruchinna-ചെറുചിന്ന, Vishamadary-വിഷമദരി, Nirnochi-നിരൊഞ്ചി, Shangukuppi- ശംഖുകുപ്പി
Sanskrit: कुंडली Kundali
Glory bower is a shrub; that grows up to 2 m tall, many branched, twining slender, and dark green in color. Commonly found on riversides and slopes. Leaves are simple, green, and smooth, arranged opposite, up to 10 cm long, ovate or elliptical, acute to acuminate apex, margins entire. The flowers are white, 3.5 to 5.5 cm long and a narrow tube ending in 5 petals with purple stamens, up to 3 cm long, flowering is from November to January.
Useful plant parts: Leaf, flower, root
To treat rheumatism, skin rashes, muscle pain, dysentery, venereal diseases, hypertension, fever, cough etc.
In Ayurveda, Glory Bower, known as ‘Clerodendrum infortunatum’ or ‘Arni’ in Sanskrit, has several traditional uses:
Always consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare professional before using Glory Bower or any herbal remedy, especially if you have specific health concerns or are taking other medications. They can provide personalized advice and ensure its safe and appropriate use.
Chemical contents:
Essential oils, Antibacterial, Antifungal.
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