UNFOLDING THE PHARMACOGNOSY OF NIGHT JASMINE (NYCTANTHESARBOR-TRISTIS): A TRADITIONAL HEALER IN NEW ERA

The Parijat flower, also known as Harsingar or Night-blooming Jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor tristis), occupies an important place in the ancient Ayurvedic text and also in other traditional systems of medicine, while being enwrapped by years of cultural and spiritual legacy. Each part of the plant shows distinct therapeutic potentials, which strongly justify an all- comprehensive use in evidence-based medicinal applications. In this review, we study the historical contribution, phytochemical properties, and medical applications of Harsingar and try to establish its relevance in holistic healing practices. It unites the ancient with the modern para-scientific work in an attempt to identify the broad pharmacological activities that it possesses and the bioactive compounds that lie therein, as well as the newer application areas in modern health care. Bioactive chemical constituents, including flavonoids, glycosides, and alkaloids, have been reported, validating some of the therapeutic potentials of night flowering jasmine. It provides traditional and scientific insights into the role of harsingar in managing diseases and promoting wellness.