Jarul

(Crape Myrtle)
Sanskrit: जारुल • Botanical: Lagerstroemia flos-reginae Retz.

Jarul (Crape Myrtle) is a large deciduous tree found in India, particularly in Bengal and the eastern regions. It grows up to 30-60 feet tall. The bark, leaves and fruits are used medicinally. The leaves contain compounds that have insulin-like activity and are used in diabetes management. The bark is astringent and used in diarrhea. The flowers are large, pink to purple and ornamental. The wood is durable and used in boat building. The leaves, bark and root are used in Prameha (diabetes). Modern research has identified the compound Lagerstroemin which has blood sugar-lowering properties. Dose: Leaf decoction 1-2 tola; bark decoction 1-2 tola. Verse: 42.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Insulin-like compounds, Tannins, Lagerstroemin
Also Known As
English: Crape Myrtle, Pride of India
Sanskrit: जारुल
Hindi: जारुल

What is Jarul (Crape Myrtle / जारुल)?

Jarul (Crape Myrtle) is a large deciduous tree found in India, particularly in Bengal and the eastern regions. It grows up to 30-60 feet tall. The bark, leaves and fruits are used medicinally. The leaves contain compounds that have insulin-like activity and are used in diabetes management. The bark is astringent and used in diarrhea. The flowers are large, pink to purple and ornamental. The wood is durable and used in boat building. The leaves, bark and root are used in Prameha (diabetes). Modern research has identified the compound Lagerstroemin which has blood sugar-lowering properties. Dose: Leaf decoction 1-2 tola; bark decoction 1-2 tola. Verse: 42.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Pramehaghna (anti-diabetic)
  • Stambhana (binding)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

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