Ketki flower: In Sanskrit

In Sanskrit, the male Kevda flower is called Ketaki Viphala and the female ones are called Swarna Ketaki . The male Kevada flowers have a very memorable aroma which floats around and is reminiscent of a rose-like, fruity scent. Due to their captivating aroma, these Kevda flowers are used for fragrances and as other scents. The Ketaki flower may have numerous beneficial properties, but it is not offered to Lord Shiva in worship due to its cursed nature. The story behind why Ketaki Flower is cursed is an interesting one and highlights the importance of honesty and truthfulness. The leaves contain the piperidine alkaloids. Uses Uses of Ketaki – Kewda Flower : The root of ketaki is processed in sesame oil and the oil is used for external application to treat joint pain and headache. The stigma of the flowers of Pandanus odorotissimus is processed in oil and used as nasal drops to treat convulsions due to epilepsy. शिवपुराण के अनुसार, भगवान शिव की अलग-अलग फूलों से पूजा करने से मनचाही इच्छा पूरी हो सकती है, लेकिन शिव पूजा में केतकी का फूल वर्जित माना गया है। According to Shiv Puran, worshiping lord shiva with different flowers may fulfill your wishes but ketaki flower is an ...