Nagkesar: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Nagkesar means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Nagkesar [નાગકેસર] in the Gujarati language is the name of a plant identified with Mesua ferrea L. from the Clusiaceae (Garcinia) family. For the possible medicinal usage of nagkesar, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Nagkesar in Nepal is the name of a plant defined with Mesua ferrea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calophyllum nagassarium Burm.f. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· FBI (1872)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
· Taxon (1986)
· Ceylon Journal of Science, Biological Sciences (1976)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nagkesar, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nagkesara, Nagkesarah.
Full-text: Caturjataka.
Relevant text
Search found 7 books and stories containing Nagkesar; (plurals include: Nagkesars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
Management Of Stravi Arsha With Nagkesar And Mishri < [Vol. 3 No. 11: Nov (2020)]
Ayurvedic Management of Ardhavbhedaka(Migraine)-A Case Study < [Vol. 5 No. 5: May (2022)]
Ayurveda Management of Shweta Pradara (Leucorrhoea) - A Case Study. < [Vol. 6 No. 7: Jul (2023)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
A Review of Nagkeshar churna management in bleeding piles < [Vol. 9 No. 5 (2024)]
Ayurvedic management of Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Study < [Vol. 8 No. 3 (2023)]
Comprehensive analysis of the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Champak Agad < [Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Pilot study on nagkesara's effects on bleeding piles. < [2017: Volume 6, August special issue 9]
Antibacterial activity of various indian spices targeting enterococci < [2018: Volume 7, February conference issue 4]
Yauvana pidika-wsr to srotodushti < [2020: Volume 9, October special issue 13]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Ayurvedic management of retained product of conception: a case report < [2023, Issue 02, February]
Compilation of ayurveda drugs having hemostatic action mentioned for management of asrigdara/dysfunctional uterine bleeding < [2022, Issue 08 August]
A marvellous effect of ayurveda in angioedema: a single case study < [2016, Issue VII July]
Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
Adulteration & Substitution –An Interrupted and Non-interrupted... < [Volume 7, Issue 2: April–June (2021)]
Ayurvedic Products and Health Tourism in India: Content Issues < [Volume 9, Issue 2: March-April 2022]
A Clinical Study on Efficacy of Ajeya Ghrita in Dushivisha Janya Lakshana < [Volume 8, Issue 3: May - June 2021]
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