Nandhyarvattam

  • Botanical Name : Tabernaemontana divaricata
  • English Name : Pinwheel Flower
  • Sanskrit Name : Nandyaavarta
  • Malayalam Name : Nandhyarvattam (നന്ത്യാർവട്ടം)
  • Part Used : Flower
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Overview

  • An evergreen shrub or small tree native to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China, it is cultivated as a house/glasshouse plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.
  • The stem exudes milky latex when broken, giving raise to the name milk flower.
  • The (single) flowers exhibit the characteristic ‘pinwheel’ shape, also found in other genera in the Apocynaceae family, such as Vinca and Nerium.
  • Both single and double-flowered forms are cultivated, with white flowers. The plant blooms in spring, but flowers appear sporadically throughout the year. The flowers emit a pleasing fragrance.

Habitat

  • Found in dry deciduous forests, wastelands, and cultivated in gardens, it is distributed around India, Myanmar, and South China.

Phytochemistry

  • The species is known to produce many alkaloids, including catharanthine, coronaridine, dregamine, ibogamine, tabersonine, voacangine, voacamine and voacristine. Ibogaine may be present in multiple Tabernaemontana species.
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Nutritional Prowess

  • The milky juice of the leaves has anti-inflammatory properties and is applied to wounds.
  • A mixture of the flower’s juice and oil can be used as eye drops to treat eye diseases and also applied over skin for treating skin concerns.
  • Decoction of the leaves is anti-hypertensive and diuretic.
  • The roots, with anodyne properties, are used to relieve toothaches.
  • Ground roots, when ingested with water, are administered internally for intestinal worms.

Dermatological Perks

  • Pinwheel flower extract contains compounds with potential antioxidants, protecting the skin from damage caused by free radicals, which contribute to premature aging and skin damage.
  • Skincare products with Pinwheel flower Extract may reduce oxidative stress and promote healthier-looking skin, offering soothing and calming effects.
  • The delicate fragrance of Pinwheel flowers makes them a popular addition to skincare products, providing a subtle and natural scent to enhance the sensory experience.
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