Overview
Coral Tree Flowers is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for fertility & conception. The text notes that some scholars identify Parijata as Erythrina indica (Coral Tree). However, Chunekar clarifies that the true Parijata is Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Night Jasmine). Erythrina indica is called Mandara or Pangara. It has bright red-coral colored flowers and thorny bark. The bark and leaves are used medicinally, especially as an anthelmintic. Also noted: Abroma augusta and Pterospermum acerifolium as other candidates for the 'Parijata' name. Verse: commentary notes.
How Coral Tree Flowers Helps with Fertility & Conception
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Coral Tree Flowers has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing fertility & conception:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Erysodine, Erythraline, Alkaloids
- Also Known As
- English: Coral Tree, Indian Coral Tree
Sanskrit: पारिजात, मन्दार
Hindi: पंगरा, फरहद
Other Herbs for Fertility & Conception
See all herbs for fertility & conception on the Fertility & Conception page.
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.