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[[File:Nyctanthes arbor-tristis at Rajbiraj, Saptari, Nepal.jpg|thumb|right|''Parijata'', ''Nyctanthes arbor-tristis'']]
'''Parijata''' is a large shrub or small tree with spreading branches. It grows up to 10 metres tall. The plant is particularly valued for its flowers which are used in traditional medicine as a dye and as a source of an essential oil. The plant has very fragrant flowers and is widely cultivated as an ornamental in tropical and subtropical regions all over the world. It is often planted near Hindu temples in India and Sri Lanka, as well as in Malaysia and Indonesia. This plant is belongs Oleaceae family.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Sciatica}}, {{Uses|Constipation}}, {{Uses|Intestinal worms}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Difficulty in micturition}}, {{Uses|Poisoning}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used==
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Harisringi, Paarijaatha|ml=Manjapumaram, Parijatakam|sa=Harasimgara, Kharapatraka|ta=Pavazha-malli, Pavilamalligai|te=Krishnavaeni, Shvethasurasa|hi=Harshingar, Seoli|en=Coral Jasmine}}.<ref name="Common names"/>
==Properties==
==How to plant/cultivate==
Coral jasmine is easily propagated by seeds or cuttings.<ref name="Cultivation details"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
==References==
<references>
<ref name="Uses">[https://easyayurveda.com/2016/11/30/parijatha-nyctanthes-arbor-tristis-night-jasmine-coral-jasmine/ Uses]</ref>
<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2016/11/30/parijatha-nyctanthes-arbor-tristis-night-jasmine-coral-jasmine/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
<ref name="Cultivation details">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Nyctanthes+arbor-tristis Cultivation details]</ref>
<ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:221</ref>
</references>
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Tree]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
[[Category:Oleaceae]]
