Overview
Jayapala is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for inflammation. Jayapala (Croton tiglium) is a well-known drastic purgative. Its seeds yield Croton oil, which is extremely potent. The text describes it as causing strong purgation and warns of its sharp (Tikshna) nature. It is used in conditions of severe constipation, abdominal distension, and dropsy. The oil is extremely irritant externally and causes blistering on skin. Internally in 1-2 drop doses it causes violent purging. The text describes various processing methods (Shodhana) to reduce toxicity before use. Various alkaloids and fatty acids are described as chemical constituents. Verse refs: page 401.
How Jayapala Helps with Inflammation
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Jayapala has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing inflammation:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Katu (pungent), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Tikshna (sharp), Ushna (hot), Snigdha (unctuous)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Pungent (Katu), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Sharp (Tikshna), Hot (Ushna), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Tigloidine acid (Tiglinic acid), Crotonic or quartenylic acid, Croton oil, Crotonolic acid (Crotomolic acid), Tiglic acid
- Also Known As
- English: Croton Oil Seed, Purging Croton
Sanskrit: जयपाल, द्रावन्ती
Hindi: जमालगोटा, जयपाल
Other Herbs for Inflammation
See all herbs for inflammation on the Inflammation 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.