Agastya Flowers

(Agati Flowers)
Sanskrit: अगस्तिपुष्प • Botanical: Sesbania grandiflora Linn.

The flowers of Agastya (Sesbania grandiflora) are large, white or red, and edible. They are used as a vegetable, especially in South Indian cuisine. The flower juice is used for nasal polyps and sinusitis as nasal drops. The flowers have anti-inflammatory properties. They are cooling and useful in Pitta disorders.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Saponins, Flavonoids, Oleanolic acid
Also Known As
English: Agati Flowers, Vegetable Hummingbird Flowers
Sanskrit: अगस्ति पुष्प
Hindi: अगस्ती के फूल

What is Agastya Flowers (Agasti Pushpa / अगस्ति पुष्प)?

The flowers of Agastya (Sesbania grandiflora) are large, white or red, and edible. They are used as a vegetable, especially in South Indian cuisine. The flower juice is used for nasal polyps and sinusitis as nasal drops. The flowers have anti-inflammatory properties. They are cooling and useful in Pitta disorders.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)
  • Nasya yogya (suitable for nasal medication)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Agastya Flowers by Condition

Explore how Agastya Flowers is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Agastya Flowers for Inflammation
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Agastya Flowers for Sinus & Allergies

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.