Champaca

Michelia champaca

Other Names : Michelia champaca, Magnolia champaca, Champaka, Golden Champa, champak, Champa, Sampige, Sampangi, Sembugam, Shenbagam, Chenbagam, Sorno champa, Champeya, Hemapushpa, Kanchana, Shat Pada, Latika, Phali, Gandhaphali, Gandhaphala, Deepapushpa, Sthirapushpa, Peetapushpa, Hemahva, Huang Yu Lan
See also : Magnolia

Special precautions of Champaca

• Contains PEA (2-phenethyl alcohol) : The dermal NOAEL of 0.43 ml/kg/day was used to estimate a safe use level of 1% Phenethyl Alcohol in cosmetics and personal care products.
• Maximum dermal use level in pregnancy and breastfeeding is 17.5%
• Dilute before using.
• A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
• See Precautions aromatherapy
• Seek medical advice during pregnancy.

Health Benefits and uses of Champaca

• The decoction of the bark is an antitoxic agent, expels worms and promotes the flow of urine.
• The infusion of the flowers is used to give tone to the stomach, check the overproduction of bile, cure leprosy, skin diseases, ulcers, and remove phlegm. It is a good remedy for cough and rheumatism.
• The dried root and root bark, mixed with curd, is useful as an application to abscesses, clearing away or maturing the inflammation.
• The dried root and root bark in infusion promotes menstrual flow and is a good laxative.
• The juice of the leaves is given with honey in cases of stomach and intestinal cramps.
• The decoction of the flowers and fruits takes care of indigestion, nausea and fever.
• The flowers mixed with sesame oil (Sesamum indicum) are applied over the temples to take care of vertigo or dizziness.
• As an herbal remedy the blossoms have been used to treat urinary tract infections, moisten dry, red eyes, emollient, febrifuge, and antianxiety.
• The perfumed oil prepared from the flowers is applied externally to take care of headache, eye infections and gout.
• The essential oil may be used as an aphrodisiac, for sacred ceremonies.
• In emotional aromatherapy it is used to increase confidence and enhance well-being.
• To get rid of chapped feet, apply the crushed fruit and seeds overnight.
• Ayurveda :
  • Champaka – medicinal qualities:
  • Guna (qualities) – Laghu (lightness), Rooksha (Dryness)
  • Rasa (taste) – Tikta (Bitter), Katu (pungent), Kashaya (Astringent)
  • Vipaka – Katu – Undergoes pungent taste conversion after digestion.
  • Veerya – Sheeta – It is a coolant
  • Effect on Tridosha: It balances all the Three Doshas, especially Kapha.