This document describes the plant Celastrus panniculatus Willd. It is a large climber or shrub with obovate leaves and pale yellow-white flowers. Its seeds and roots contain various chemical constituents. In Ayurveda, it is known as Jyotishmati and is used to improve cognitive abilities, induce sleep, and treat various Vata disorders. It has properties like Tikshna, Katu, and Ushna which allow it to pacify Vata and Kapha doshas. It has wide applications like treating paralysis, arthritis, skin disorders, and as a diuretic and memory enhancer. Its oil is used topically and internally in small doses