Description

Rajnigandha is also known as the tuberose. It is a night-blooming plant native to Mexico, as is every other known species of Polianthes.

It produces clusters of fragrant waxy white flowers that bloom from the bottom towards the top of the spike.

It has long, bright green leaves clustered at the base of the plant and smaller, clasping leaves along the stem.

Growing Conditions:

Light Preference: Full sunlight is perfect for the Rajnigandha.

Water: Water the plant when the soil is dry.

Temperature: 21-24ºC

Soil: It will grow fast preferably in well-drained soil.

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer.

Medical Use:

• The bulbs are used as a remedy for gonorrhea.
• The bulbs are rubbed with turmeric and butter and applied to remove small red pimples of new-born children.
• The bulb is also rubbed into a paste with the juice of Durva grass (Cynoclon dadylon) and applied to the swollen inflamed lymph node in the armpit or groin.
• The tubers are made into the poultice and used as maturative information of pus in boils and abscesses.
• Boiling water (2 cups) poured over flowers and buds (1 cup) can be used externally for acne, enlarged pores, and oily skin.
• Tuberose essential Oil obtained from the scented flowers is very expensive. In aromatherapy, it is used for management of anxiety, stress, anger, confusion, emotional disturbances, and insomnia.

The essential oil is found to be active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

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