Malkangni | Jyotishmati

• Sanskrit Name: Jyotishmati

• Botanical Name: Celastrus paniculatus

• Family: Celastraceae

• Synonyms: Malkangni, Jyotishmati, Black Oil Plant

• Referenced In: Bhav Prakash Nighantu, Tiktaadi Varga

• Shloka Reference:

  "Jyotishmati tikta ushna teekshna deepani medhya smritiprada |
  Vaataghni kushtaghni cha krimighni grahaharini ||"
  (Bhav Prakash Nighantu, Tiktaadi Varga)

✅ Translation & Meaning:

• Jyotishmati (Malkangni) is bitter (tikta) in taste, hot and sharp (ushna & teekshna) in potency.

• It is a potent digestive (deepani) and brain tonic (medhya).

• It helps enhance memory (smritiprada) and intellect.

• It balances Vata dosha, and is effective in skin disorders (kushta), intestinal worms (krimi), and neurological imbalances (grahaharini).

✅ Product Description:

Malkangni, also known as Jyotishmati, is a powerful Ayurvedic herb revered for its exceptional brain-nourishing properties. Referenced in the classical text Bhav Prakash Nighantu, it is described as “Medhya” – a substance that improves cognitive function, memory, and concentration. Traditionally used to support mental alertness, it is also known to aid digestion, reduce Vata-related disorders, and support overall neurological health. Malkangni seeds and oil are widely used in formulations targeting mental fatigue, joint issues, and skin disorders.