vinarghya – Nagkesar Kala / Mesua Black / Nagapushpa / Hema / Gajakesara / Nageshvar / Nagesar / Indian Rose Chestnut / Nagchampa / Pilunagkesar / Nangaa / Narmushk / नागकेसर – 100g
Mesua is a beautiful evergreen large medicinal tree that is used in Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani system of medicine for the treatment of a variety of diseases. It is grown as ornamental tree in parks and on roadsides. It is known as Nagakesara (Ayurveda), Sirunagappo (Siddha) and Naarmushk (Unani). Mesua is found in tropical regions of Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and India. This tree is also known as Iron wood tree because of its heavy and very hard wood which is used for making heavy constructions, flooring and furniture. Mesua seed kernels contain reddish or dark brown oil. This oil tastes bitter and is not suitable for cooking. The stamens of flower are known as kesar. For the medicinal purpose mainly the flowers and stamens are used.