Priyangu is an ayurvedic herb with multiple properties

1. Priyangu- Callicarpa macrophylla
It is important medicinal plant been
mentioned in Brahattrayas as well as
lagutrayas Bhavamisra mentioned its two
verities.

2. Vernacular Names:-
Sanskrit : Phalini, Vanita
Assamese : Priyangu
Bengali : Priyangu
Gujrati : Lata Priyangu
Hindi : Priyangu
Kannada : Priyangu, Gandhapriyangu,Ibbani,Rushipatri
Malayalam : Njazhal
Marathi : Priyangu, Gavhala
Oriya : Priyangu
Punjabi : Priyangu
Tamil : Gnazhal, Gnazalpoo
Telugu : Prakhanam, Prenkanamu

3. Synonyms:-
Phalini
Kanta
Gandaphali
Shyama
Anganapriya

4. Gana- Kula
•Charaka
MutraSangrahaniya, Mutravirajaniya
•Shusruta
Priyangwadi, Anjanadi
•Kula- Nirgundi kula
•Family:- Verbenaceae

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.

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10. Chemical Composition:-
Glycosides,
Terpenes,
Phenolic compound,
Resin and
Saponin.

11. Properties:-
Rasa : Tikta, Kasaya
Guna : Ruksha
Virya : sheeta
Vipaka : Katu
Karma : Pittahara, Vatahara,

12. Dosha Karma:-
Pittahara, Vatahara,

13. Systemic Action:-
RaktaPrasadana,
Daurgandhyahara,
Puriashanigrahaniya,
Mutravirajaniya,
Sandhaniya,
Vranaropana.
Daha, Jvara, Rakta-Pitta, Pakvatisara, Svedadhikya.

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.

15. Useful Part:-
Puspa

16. Dosage:-
Churna- 3-6 gm

17. Special preparations:-
Khadiradi Gutika, (Mukharoga),
Eladi Churna,
KanakaTaila,
Kunkumadi Taila,
Nilikadya Taila.