Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. commonly known as Harsingar (English:Night Jasmine), is a well
documented plant. The decoction of the leaves of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. is widely used in
Ayurvedic System of medicine for treatment of arthritis, fevers, various painful conditions and as
a laxative. It is considered as an important plant that yields not only unique medicinal products
but also has industrial importance. It has several medicinal properties such as anti-helminthic and
antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activities, hepatoprotective, anti-leishmaniasis,
anti-viral, antifungal, anti-pyretic, anti-histaminic, anti-malarial, anti-bacterial besides it is used as
a laxative, in rheumatism, skin ailments and as a sedative. Moreover, none of the medications
assessed in randomized controlled studies are effective in sciatica pain. NSAIDS are less than ideal
as most of the NSAIDs are known to causes the gastric irritation, gastrointestinal ulceration
reduces renal blood flow, platelet dysfunction, exacerbates asthma, allergic reactions and skin
rashes. Sciatica pain requires chronic drug treatment and NSAIDs are not recommended for long-
term administration. Nyctanthes arbor tristis is also called the “tree of sorrow”, because the
flowers lose their brightness during daytime; the scientific name arbor-tristis also means “sad tree”.
The flowers can be used as a source of yellow day for clothing. Similarly the animals treated with
standard drug (Imipramine HCl, 15mg/kg) exhibited significant decrease in immobility time as expected. The p values for ethanol at 100mg/kg and 150mg/kg are 0.0008 and 0.0009after 30
minutes, methanol extract at 150mg/kg and 200mg/kg are 0.0003 and 0.0004 after 60 minutes.
Keywords: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, antidepressant activity, tail, suspension, glycoside, etc.
Publication date: 01/03/2024
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