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[[File:Cestrum nocturnum (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis2464191592) flower at Madhurawada 01.JPGjpg|thumb|right|''ParijataRaat Rani'']]'''Cestrum nocturnum''' is an evergreen shrub growing up to 3.5 metres tall. The plant is widely cultivated in the tropics and subtropics, mainly as an ornamental and hedge plan.==Uses=={{Uses|Tumour growth}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
==Plant DiscriminationChemical Composition==N-Hexane extract, Soxhlet, MeOH (101), Evaporated under reduced pressure.Methanol extract<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Useful parts of the plantHabit=={{Habit|Evergreen shrub}}
==Medicinal Uses=Rasa===
===Veerya===
==common name=Vipaka===
==External link=Prabhava===
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Greenish-creamy|5|Although the flowers are not showy to the eye. Flowering throughout the year}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs||Fruiting throughout the year}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
==Where to get the saplings==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
==How to plant/cultivate==
The mature plant is hardy to about -4°c, but without protection, the new growth is likely to be killed at around 1°c<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Tropics}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropics}}, {{Commonly seen|Hedge plant}}.
==Photo Gallery==
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==References==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/167074/9/09_chapter%202.pdf CHEMICAL INVESTIGATION]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Cestrum+nocturnum Cultivation details]</ref>
<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">"Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2" by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.606, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru. </ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2128/#b Night Blooming Jasmine, Night Scented Jessamine]
* [http://www.plantsjournal.com/archives/2016/vol4issue6/PartA/4-5-35-321.pdf Lady of the night- A medicinal gift]
* [http://entheology.com/plants/cestrum-nocturnum-night-blooming-jessamine/ Cestrum nocturnum – Night-Blooming Jessamine]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
[[Category:Solanaceae]]