Kakamachi
काकमाची
Black Nightshade · മണത്തക്കാളി
About
Solanum nigrum. Whole plant for liver and edema.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | काकमाची |
|---|---|
| English | Black Nightshade |
| Malayalam | മണത്തക്കാളി |
| Rasa (taste) | tikta, katu, kashaya |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Hepatomegaly, ascites, fever, skin disorders.
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.