Leaves:
It provides treatments for Dengue, Chikunngunya, Malaria and Arthritis. It prevents gas, radical damage, treats cough, fights breathing problems, etc. Additionally it has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties which make it fight various infections in the body. It also acts as a laxative in most cases.
The leaves of Harsingar contains benzoic acid, fructose, glucose, carotene, amorphous resin, ascorbic acid, methyl salicylate, tannic acid, oleanolic acid and flavanol glycosides.
The leaves are anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anti-oxidative and anti-fungal.
The juice of its leaves is bitter and saline in taste and provides effective relief in the treatment of several types of inflammation and fever including malaria, intermittent fever, common cough and cold.
It also provides an assured remedy for various body disorders ranging from common cough and cold to arthritis and sciatica.
The juice of its leaves when mixed with a little sugar is a good medicine for treatment of stomach ailments of children.
Flowers:
The flowers bloom at night and drop down from the branches at the first rays of light
The flowers are very beneficial as it contains essential oils and glycosides.
The flowers are diuretic, anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory and sedative.
The flower oil is also very prominently used as a perfume.
The flower has a very strong fragrance, hence is used for making incense sticks.
Seeds:
The seeds contain palmitic, oleic and myristic acids.
Parijat is also used in making different ‘face packs’, as it achieves a gaudy shine to the face and gives guaranteed remedy to a variety of skin ailments.
In the treatment of skin diseases and constipation, the seeds of the Parijat tree are used.
Bark:
The bark of this plant is useful due to its alkaloids and glycosides content.
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