Composition
100% Whole Dried Parijatak Leaves — Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
No added colour, flavour, preservative, filler or other ingredient when supplied as a single botanical product.
Botanical Information
- Common Name: Parijatak / Harsingar
- English Name: Night-Flowering Jasmine / Coral Jasmine
- Botanical Name: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
- Family: Oleaceae
- Plant Part: Leaf
- Form: Whole Dried Leaves
- Category: Botanical / Herbal Raw Material
- Appearance: Whole dried green, olive-green to brownish-green leaves
- Aroma: Characteristic herbal leafy aroma
- Texture: Naturally dried leaf
What Is Parijatak Leaf?
Parijatak is a well-known Indian flowering plant scientifically identified as Nyctanthes arbor-tristis. It is commonly called Harsingar, Harshringar, Parijat, Night-Flowering Jasmine and Coral Jasmine.
This product contains the whole dried leaves of the plant rather than leaf powder. The leaves are cleaned, dried and packed in their natural botanical form.
Product Features
- 100% whole dried Parijatak leaves.
- Botanical source: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis.
- Whole leaf format.
- Also known as Harsingar and Harshringar.
- Suitable as botanical raw material.
- Convenient for traditional herbal preparations and permitted applications.
- Can be further processed into powder when required.
- Natural leaf texture and appearance.
- No added ingredients when supplied as a single botanical product.
- Natural variation in leaf size, colour and dryness may occur.
Traditional & Botanical Uses
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis has a long history of association with traditional Indian botanical practices. Its leaves may be used as a botanical ingredient in traditional preparations and other permitted applications.
The whole leaves can also serve as raw material for further processing, such as cutting, grinding or powdering.
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 applicable product instructions.
Whole Leaf
The dried leaves may be used as specified in an appropriate traditional formulation.
For Powder Preparation
The leaves can be:
- Checked and cleaned.
- Kept completely dry.
- Broken into smaller pieces.
- Ground using a clean, dry grinder.
- Sifted if a finer powder is required.
- Stored in an airtight container.
For internal consumption, use only material specifically manufactured and labelled for that purpose.
Whole Leaf vs Powder
| Product | Form |
|---|---|
| Parijatak Leaves | Whole dried leaves |
| Parijatak Leaf Powder | Fine dried leaf powder |
| Parijatak Coarse Leaf | Cut/coarse dried leaf |
This product is supplied as whole dried Parijatak leaves.
Indian Regional Names
- Hindi: Harsingar / Harshringar / Parijat — हरसिंगार / हरश्रृंगार / 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
Whole dried Parijatak Leaves may naturally vary in:
- Leaf size
- Shape
- Green to brownish-green colour
- Surface texture
- Dryness
- Aroma
- Degree of natural curling or wrinkling
Such variation is normal in dried botanical materials.
Quality Characteristics
Good-quality whole Parijatak Leaves should have:
- Correct botanical identity
- Clean and properly dried leaves
- Characteristic leaf appearance
- Characteristic botanical aroma
- Suitable dryness
- 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
- Leaf integrity
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 whole Parijatak Leaves:
- In a cool, dry place.
- In an airtight or moisture-resistant container.
- Away from direct sunlight.
- Away from humidity.
- Away from insects and pests.
- Away from strong external odours.
Keep the package securely closed after opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Parijatak Leaves?
Parijatak Leaves are the leaves of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, supplied in whole dried form.
What is another name for Parijatak?
It is commonly known as Harsingar, Harshringar, Parijat, Night-Flowering Jasmine and Coral Jasmine.
Is Parijatak the same as Night-Flowering Jasmine?
Yes. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is commonly known as Night-Flowering Jasmine.
Is this Parijatak Leaf Powder?
No. This product contains whole dried leaves. A separate powder product consists of ground leaf material.
Can these leaves be made into powder?
Yes. The dried leaves can be further processed and ground into powder using suitable clean and dry equipment.
How should Parijatak Leaves be stored?
Store in a cool, dry and airtight container, protected from moisture, sunlight, insects 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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