Benefits of Kantakari (Chhoti kateri) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Kantakari (Chhoti kateri)

Kantakari is a traditional Ayurvedic herb that belongs to the Solanaceae family. The significance of Kantakari has been mentioned in various Ayurvedic scriptures. Other popular names of Kantankari are Surattense nightshade, yellow-fruit nightshade, yellow-berried nightshade, etc. The herb is an integral part of Dasamoola( 10 prominent herbs) in Ayurveda.

Botanical Name : Solanum Virginianum.

Useful Parts for Kantakari (Chhoti kateri) :

Whole plant.

Names in different languages for Kantakari (Chhoti kateri) :

English: Yellow-fruit nightshade.
Hindi: Choti Kateri.
Tamil: Kandan kattiri.
Sanskrit: Vygarhi.
Telugu: Nelamulaka.
Gujarati: Bhiya Ringani.
Bengali: Kantikari.

Health benefits of Kantakari (Chhoti kateri)

Kantakari is a traditional Ayurvedic herb that has multiple health benefits.

• Treat cough and asthma

  The expectorant properties of Kantakari helps in the management of asthma and cough.

• Treat indigestion

  The deepan and pachan properties of Kantakari improve digestion and increase appetite.

• Reduces hair fall

  Applying Kantakari juice with an equal quantity of water over the scalp prevents hair fall and promotes hair growth.

• Treat joint pain

  The Vata pacifying properties of Kantakari helps to get rid of joint pains.

• Treat skin diseases

  the antibacterial properties of Kantakari is very effective in the treatment of various kinds of skin diseases.

Ayurvedic medicines that include Kantakari (Chhoti kateri) as an ingredient

• Vyaghri Haritaki Avaleha.
• Kantakari Avaleha.
• Khadiradi Gutika.
• Ajamamsa Rasayana.

Various body ailments such as skin diseases, hair fall, joint pain, indigestion, cough, and asthma can be treated with Kantakari.