Narachitra Parijat or the Night Flowering Arbor-pole is one of the best landscaping plants available for beginners. This beautiful perennial plant thrives on forest floors or hillsides. It is an evergreen perennial, which is easy to grow and very forgiving during dry periods. It flowers in the late summer and early fall. The blooms peak in color just before the leaves wilt and drop off.
The Night-Jasmine flower is also called the Night-blooming arbor-pole or the Night-goddess’ arbor. This species of parijat tree is from the Nyctanthes family and is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Other names the plant has been known by are the Indian night-jasmine, the yellow-throated night jasmine, and the royal night-jasmine.
As worshiped by several religions, the parijat tree draws devotees from all over the world. It is seen as a symbol of power and as a source of good luck. In India, it is worshipped by the Brahmins and other classes of Indians while in Sri Lanka it is revered by the Sinhalese.
The parijat flower has several health benefits for humans. In Thailand it is used to treat several ailments including anxiety, headache, insomnia, sore throat, skin diseases, sinusitis, high blood pressure, asthma, and digestive problems. In addition, the oil from the flowers is used to soothe mosquito bites, alleviate muscle spasms and cramps, relieve urinary tract infections, and to treat several types of cancer. It is believed that the oil contains vitamin A and C, as well as linolenic and linoleic acids. These acids are thought to have antioxidant properties.
The parijat flower is also widely used in Asian medicine. It is believed to be effective against high cholesterol and has been used to treat gallstones and liver disease. It has also been used to treat diabetes, hypertension, and dysentery. It is believed to improve memory, calm nerves and increase mental clarity. There are several varieties of the flower, and each variety has its own health benefits.
Parijat flowers are available in different sizes and colours. Some varieties are kept as souvenirs and sold at retails and restaurants. Parijat Oil Parfum can be found in various stores and comes in a light and clear fragrance which can be sprayed on clothes and used as a cleaning agent. The fragrance has been used for ages as a deodorant, analgesic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and disinfectant.
Arbutus, a tree native to Indonesia, is one of the most popular trees in South-East Asia. It was introduced to South-East Asia by the Dutch in the 16th century. This arbor-tristis tree is native to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. In Thailand, it is known as Lao-tsin tree. In the Lao-Tse dialect, it is referred to as Paritirichai. Some of the parijat tree varieties grown in Thailand are:
Some of the other varieties are Pterocarpum, Gymnemainales, Pinus sylvestris and Pseudoxylon spp. All these trees have different types of flowers, fruits and leaves. The branches of a parijat tree have a cluster of flowers like that of the cyclamen, a few of which are blue. When the flowers fade, it changes color to grey and then finally brown. Some types also bear fruit.
A wonderful combination of fragrance and freshness is produced by a parijat stem with flowers and white flowers. The scent of the flowers is quite strong and it mixes well with the flower’s juice. It also has a musky smell and is quite aromatic. Its fragrance is a mix of flowers, lemongrass and cedar wood. In fact, the white flowers works beautifully with the lemongrass and it makes the fragrant smell even more powerful.
Some connoisseurs of fragrances experiment with the night jasmine flower. They combine the flower’s fragrance with its leaves and then place them under their bed at night. This flower smells very nice and it also smells very similar to the small tree. Some connoisseurs mix the night jasmine flower with the arbor-tristis tree. They place the arbor-tristis under their bedroom windows at night and they have a peaceful time while relaxing.
Parijat trees grow in southern Asia, particularly in India and Indonesia. They are mainly sold as ornamental plants, but there are some that can be used for houseplants as well. Many people who do not have enough room in their gardens keep a parijat tree as a houseplant. The leaves of the plant are usually long and it blooms in the late summer or early fall.
One of the interesting things about this type of tree is that, depending on the season, it blooms various colors. In the winter, the leaves turn a darker shade of green and the flowers become more evident. The flowers and the tree are both protected from harsh weather by a protective leaf cover that grows over it. The flowers can also attract butterflies during the nights when they are not covered with flowers. The small yellow flowers are quite common during the rainy seasons and this makes the parijat tree quite popular in every Indian household.