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| Solanum xanthocarpum | |||
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| Name | |||
| Kantkari | |||
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Solanum xanthocarpum |
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| Other Names | |||
| Choti Katheri, Kantkari Kantakari, Kateli |
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| Parts Used | |||
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Stems, roots, flowers, fruit |
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| Remedies For | |||
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Action Herb: alterative, anthelmintic, aperient, astringent, bitter, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stomachic Stems, fruits, flowers-bitter, carminative Root- diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, anodyne Uses The whole herb is useful for the treatment of fevers, coughs, asthma, flatulence, dropsy, heart disease, pain the chest and gonorrhea. The roots from this herb (in the form of decoction of confection) are frequently recommended for coughs, dysuria, stone in the bladder, dropsy, asthma, catarrhal fever, pain in the chest. It is also useful for the enlargement of the liver and spleen. This herb is one of the dashamul roots (ten roots) in ayurveda. So, it is one of the important herbs in Indian Medicine. |
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| Description | |||
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This herb is found throughout India. |
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| Dosage | |||
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Decotion, powder, juice, fumes Juice of herb - 0.5 to 2 drachms |
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| Safety | |||
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No information about the safety of this herb is available. Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional. |
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