No. 050Botanical
Mesua ferrea
Stamen
Botanical
Nagkesar
Fragrant stamens of the ironwood tree, used to support women's health.
- Botanical name
- Mesua ferrea
- Also known as
- Ceylon ironwood
- Part used
- Stamen
- Evidence
- Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
- Body systems
- Women's health
In tradition
Nagkesar is used in Ayurveda for heavy menstrual flow and for digestion.
In research
Contains coumarins and xanthones studied for antioxidant activity.
Strength of evidence
Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.
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Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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