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Priyangu
1. Priyangu- Callicarpa macrophylla
It is important medicinal plant been
mentioned in Brahattrayas as well as
lagutrayas Bhavamisra mentioned its two
verities.
5. Varieties:-
Bhavamisra-
1) Priyangu
2) Gandhapriyangu
Fam:- Rutaceae
Lat:- Prunus mahaleb linn
its pulp is brown, odorous.
6. Habitat :-
Found throughout North and East India
ascending to 1800 m in the West Himalayas
from Kashmir to Assam, and abundant in
Bengal plains.
7. Morphology:-
Callicarpa macrophylla is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m
(8ft 2in). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy
(clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil
Leaves 12.5-23 cm. long, ovate or ovate-lanceolate,
Flowers small, rose-coloured, Its flowering from Jun to
October, The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and
female organs)
and the seeds ripen from Aug to October.
14. -The leaves are heated and applied as a poultice to ease the pain of rheumatic
joints.
-A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery.
-A juice made from the leaves mixed with equal portions of Drymaria diandra
and Oxalis corniculata is used in the treatment of gastric troubles.
-The root is chewed to relieve rashes on the tongue.
-A paste made from the roots is used to treat fevers.
-The juice of the root is used to treat indigestion.
-An oil obtained from the roots is aromatic and stomachic.
-The inner bark is pounded and used as a poultice on cuts and wounds.
-The fruits are chewed to treat boils on the tongue.
-The juice of ripe fruits is used in the treatment of indigestion and fevers.