Overview
Peet Kaner is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for inflammation. Peet Kaner (Thevetia neriifolia), the Yellow Oleander, is described as similar to the red Kaner but with yellow flowers. The seeds contain Thevetin, a cardiac glycoside, comprising about 45% of the seed. Like the red variety, it is highly poisonous. The bark and roots are used medicinally. The milky sap is acrid and causes inflammation. In Ayurveda it is used in heart conditions and skin diseases in carefully measured doses. The text warns that its leaves and seeds are extremely toxic and can cause cardiac arrhythmia if misused.
How Peet Kaner Helps with Inflammation
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Peet Kaner has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing inflammation:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Tikshna (sharp)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Sharp (Tikshna)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Thevetin (glycoside), Thevetoxin, Cerebrin
- Also Known As
- English: Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut, Exile Tree
Sanskrit: पीतकरवीर, कर्णिकारपुष्प
Hindi: पीला कनेर, पीली कनेर
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.