Composition
100% Parijatak Leaf Powder — Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
No added colour, flavour, preservative, filler or other ingredient when supplied as a single botanical powder.
Botanical Information
- Common Name: Parijatak / Harsingar
- English Name: Night-Flowering Jasmine / Coral Jasmine
- Botanical Name: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
- Family: Oleaceae
- Plant Part: Leaf
- Form: Fine Powder
- Category: Botanical / Herbal Raw Material
- Colour: Green to greenish-brown
- Aroma: Characteristic leafy herbal aroma
- Texture: Fine powdered botanical material
What Is Parijatak Leaf Powder?
Parijatak Leaf Powder is made from the dried leaves of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, a small tree or shrub widely associated with traditional Indian gardens and herbal practices.
The plant is popularly known by names such as Harsingar, Harshringar, Parijatak and Shiuli. Its distinctive fragrant flowers are well known, while the leaves are also used as botanical material in traditional practices.
The dried leaves are processed into powder for convenient storage and use in permitted traditional herbal or cosmetic applications.
Product Features
- 100% dried Parijatak leaf powder.
- Botanical source: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis.
- Made from dried leaves.
- Fine powdered format.
- Suitable as botanical raw material.
- Traditionally associated with Indian herbal practices.
- Convenient for formulation and processing.
- Suitable for permitted traditional and cosmetic applications.
- Natural variations in colour, aroma and particle size may occur.
- No added ingredients when supplied as a single botanical powder.
Traditional & Botanical Uses
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis has a long history of use in traditional Indian botanical practices.
Parijatak leaves may be incorporated into traditional herbal preparations or used as a botanical ingredient for permitted applications.
Traditional use should not be interpreted as a claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
How to Use
Use according to the intended application and product-specific instructions.
Traditional Herbal Preparation
Use the quantity and preparation method specified by the relevant traditional formulation or qualified practitioner.
Cosmetic Application
The powder may be used as a botanical ingredient in suitable cosmetic formulations according to the finished product's formulation and safety requirements.
For internal consumption, use only when the product is specifically manufactured and labelled for food/internal use.
Powder vs Whole Leaf
| Product | Form |
|---|---|
| Parijatak Leaf | Whole/Fresh or dried leaf |
| Parijatak Leaf Powder | Fine dried leaf powder |
| Parijatak Coarse Leaf | Coarse dried leaf material |
This product is supplied as fine Parijatak Leaf Powder.
Indian Regional Names
- Hindi: Harsingar / Harshringar / Parijat — हरसिंगार / पारिजात
- Marathi: Parijatak — पारिजातक
- Sanskrit: Parijata / Parijataka — पारिजात / पारिजातक
- Bengali: Shiuli / Shefali — শিউলি / শেফালি
- Gujarati: Harshingar — હરસિંગાર
- Tamil: Pavazhamalli — பவழமல்லி
- Telugu: Parijatham — పారిజాతం
- Kannada: Parijata — ಪಾರಿಜಾತ
- Malayalam: Parijatham — പാരിജാതം
- English: Night-Flowering Jasmine / Coral Jasmine
- Botanical: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
Natural Characteristics
Parijatak Leaf Powder may naturally vary in:
- Green to greenish-brown colour
- Powder fineness
- Texture
- Aroma
- Moisture content
Variation may occur because of leaf maturity, growing conditions, harvesting season, drying method and grinding.
Quality Characteristics
Good-quality Parijatak Leaf Powder should have:
- Correct botanical identity
- Clean, properly dried leaves
- Characteristic leafy aroma
- Appropriate dryness
- Suitable powder consistency
- Low foreign matter
- No visible mould
- No insect infestation
- No unusual odour
- Hygienic packaging
- Batch traceability
Quality Testing
Depending on the intended application:
Physical Testing
- Appearance
- Colour
- Odour
- Moisture
- Foreign matter
- Particle size
Botanical Authentication
- Macroscopic identification
- Microscopic examination
- Botanical authentication
- Reference comparison
Safety Testing
Where applicable:
- Microbial limits
- Heavy metals
- Pesticide residues
- Aflatoxins
- Other relevant contaminants
Storage
Store Parijatak Leaf Powder:
- In a cool, dry place.
- In an airtight, moisture-resistant container.
- Away from direct sunlight.
- Away from humidity.
- Away from insects and contamination.
- Away from strong external odours.
Keep the container properly sealed after every use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parijatak Leaf Powder?
Parijatak Leaf Powder is a finely ground botanical powder prepared from the dried leaves of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis.
What is Harsingar?
Harsingar, also called Harshringar or Parijatak, is a common Indian name for Nyctanthes arbor-tristis.
Is Parijatak the same as Night-Flowering Jasmine?
Yes. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is commonly known in English as Night-Flowering Jasmine or Coral Jasmine.
Is this powder made from the flowers?
No. This listing is specifically for leaf powder.
Is Parijatak Leaf Powder ready to use?
It is supplied as a fine botanical powder. Use according to the intended application and product directions.
How should Parijatak Leaf Powder be stored?
Store in a cool, dry and airtight container, protected from moisture, sunlight and contamination.
Disclaimer
This information is provided for general botanical and traditional product-information purposes. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Traditional uses should not be interpreted as medical claims. For internal use, use only appropriately identified material specifically manufactured and labelled for that purpose and follow applicable regulatory requirements.
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