Jyotishmati (Malkangni)
Jyotishmati
A very heating, sharp medhya oil-seed classically counted among the brain and nerve tonics. Used for memory, vata neuralgias and paralysis, but its heat demands caution in pitta.
reduces Vataincreases Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): pungent, bitter
- Virya (energy): heating
- Vipaka (post-digestive): pungent
- Guna (qualities): light, unctuous, sharp
Traditionally used for
- poor memory
- vata neuralgia
- sluggish intellect
- joint stiffness
Contraindications & cautions
- pitta excess
- gastritis
- pregnancy
Possible interactions
- CNS stimulants
- may increase gastric irritation with NSAIDs
Evidence notes
Traditional medhya rasayana; animal studies suggest neuroprotective and cognition-enhancing effects, human data preliminary.
Regulatory notes
Seed oil available; start low due to heating potency.
Classical sources
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Guduchyadi varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.