Kantakari
कण्टकारी
Yellow-Berried Nightshade · കണ്ടകാരി
About
Solanum xanthocarpum. Dasamoola constituent.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | कण्टकारी |
|---|---|
| English | Yellow-Berried Nightshade |
| Malayalam | കണ്ടകാരി |
| Rasa (taste) | tikta, katu |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Cough, asthma, throat disorders, fever.
Found in formulations
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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.