Bageshwar: The heart becomes happy seeing flowers on plants. Apart from fragrance and worship, flowers are also beneficial for health. One medicine is also found in the easily available Parijat flower. It is also known as Night Jasmine and Harsingar. This flower is beneficial for our health in many ways. This flower is also used traditionally for health. The use of this flower has special importance in Ayurveda too.

While talking to Local 18, Ayurvedic Dr. Ajal Patel said that Parijat flowers are helpful
in reducing pain, have anti-inflammatory properties, improve digestion, are rich in antioxidants as well as reducing stress.

Benefits of Parijat flower: 
Consuming Parijat flower provides relief from headache, joint pain, and muscle pain due to its analgesic properties. The natural enzymes of the flower help in improving the muscles and nervous system. The anti-inflammatory properties present in it provide relief from problems like arthritis, diabetes, and heart attack. Its flower also improves digestion. Many antioxidants including vitamins C and E are present in the Parijat flower.

Use of Parijat flower 
Parijat flower is also consumed in the form of aromatherapy or herbal tea. Ayurvedic doctors believe that using it as tea calms the mind. Its aroma relaxes the muscles of the brain. Which improves stress and sleep quality. Apart from this, people also use its oil for muscle and joint pain. Massaging with Parijat flower oil provides relief from muscle pain.

Dr. Aizal Patel says that tea made from Parijat flowers can be consumed in daily life. It is beneficial for health in many ways. Apart from this, a decoction can also be prepared by grinding the flower and drinking it.