Jayanti

Jayanti 

Sesbania sesban clears throat, useful in treating cervical lymphadenopathy and Vata imbalance disorders. On external application, seed paste has anti inflammatory properties and controls oil secretion.

Habitat (Utpattisthāna): Throughout the tropicals, mostly in South India. Probably introduced from Africa.

Habit (Swarūpa): A small soft-wooded tree of rapid growth, reaching 4.5 m. height, Leaves 7.5-15 cm. long paripinnate. Leaflets 9-14 pairs, opposite 1.8-2.5 cm. by 3.8-6 cm. Flowers 1.2-1.5 cm. long, yellow, few flowered, axillary racemes. Pod 15-23 cm. long by 2.5-3.8 mm. seeds 20-30.

Botanical name- Sesbania aegyptiaca, Sesbania sesban Family-Fabaceae 

 local name(Simbi Kula, Aparajita Upakula)

Sanskrit Synonyms-Sookshma moola root is very thin Jayanti, Vijaya, Jaya, Harita, Bala mota, Aparajita, Vikranta

Chemical constituents

Major Chemical Constituents: Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose,

Erythritol, Arabinitol, Galactitol and Myo- inositol are identified in bark & stem extract.

Leaf and pod - ampesterol, cholesterol and beta-sitosterol

Triterpenoids, proteins, tannins, Saponins glycosides and steroids. Flowers cyanidin and delphinidin -

glucosides.

Pollen and pollen tubes contain alpha- ketoglutaric, oxaloacetic and pyruvic acids. 

Properties, part used, dosage

Sesbania sesban medicinal properties:

Guna (qualities) - Laghu - light to digest, Rooksha - Dryness

Rasa (taste) - Katu - pungent, Tikta - bitter- bitter

Vipaka- Katu - Undergoes pungent taste conversion after digestion Veerya Ushna - Hot potency Effect on Tridosha - Balances Kapha and Pitta.

Part used- Root, Bark, flower, Seed Dosage- Decoction 50-100 ml Churna - powder 2-6 grams, in divided doses per day.

Uses, indications

Sesbania sesban uses:

Laghu light to digest

Kantha Vishodhini cleanses throat

Vatahara useful in treating disorders of Vata Dosha imbalance such as neuralgia, paralysis, constipation,

bloating, etc

Rasayana - anti aging, causes cell and tissue rejuvenation

Indicated in:

Mutrakrichra -Dysuria, urinary retention Visha Toxic conditions, poisoning

Galaganda Cervical

lymphadenopathy disorders

Bhutapaha - useful in psychiatric

On external application: seed paste has anti inflammatory properties and controls oil secretion.

Its ointment is used in treating itching and hives.

External application is useful in treating eczema and psoriasis.

Seed paste is applied on scorpion bite to relieve pain and inflammation.

Leaf paste is applied on hair, before bath, to improve hair growth.

Digestive system: It is useful in improving digestion strength and in intestinal worm infestation

(Antihelmintic).

Blood and circulation - It is an excellent blood detoxifier. Useful against Pitta disorders.

Respiratory system: Clears throat of

sputum