The Jacaranda is a beautiful garden tree and its beauty enhances manifold when the tree is in full bloom. Though the Jacaranda species is not native to Indian soil, it was introduced in gardens for its ornamental and aesthetic value. Now the Jacaranda is part of the Indian medicinal system, with homoe-opathy embracing it in its myriad preparations.
The Jacaranda species was originally used in tribal medicines, but thanks to its medicinal value, particularly in its ability to fight fungal and bacterial infections, the species is now increasingly adopted in Ayurvedic and Unani formulations. The herbal market is flooded with formulations prepared from the Jacaranda species, particularly Jacaranda mimosifolia.
Readymade water extracts of the Jacaranda as well as its essence are available in herbal stores. Jacaranda essence is believed to work “extra-medicinally” too i.e. the lovely fragrance
of Jacaranda flowers are said to turn
the negative qualities in a person to positive ones. It is generally believed to work on one’s negative traits like procrastination.
The Jacaranda species has been found to be effective in the treatment of venereal diseases including syphilis and gonorrhoea. An application of Jacaranda extract on syphilitic sores helps them to heal fast. Jacaranda also controls painful urination accompanied by pus in gonorrhoea patients. It also fights against epileptic seizures.
Note: Those allergic to certain herbs should avoid them. Disclaimer: Consult a qualified professional before trying herbal formulations at home