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Uses of Kantakari for asthma
Kantakari
. A prickly, diffuse perennial undersherb, woody at base, with zig zag branches.
Medicinal Plant
Kantakari
. A prickly, diffuse perennial undersherb, woody at base, with zig zag branches.
. A prickly, diffuse perennial undersherb, woody at base, with zig zag branches. Leaves— ovate or elliptic sinuate or subpinnatified glabrescent, with straight spines, armed on midrib and the nerves with long yellow sharp prickles. Flowers— in few flowered lateral cymes.
Scientific Name
Solanum xanthocarpom
Family
Solanaceae
Common Name
Kantakari
Botanical Description
About the Kantakari Plant
. A prickly, diffuse perennial undersherb, woody at base, with zig zag branches. Leaves— ovate or elliptic sinuate or subpinnatified glabrescent, with straight spines, armed on midrib and the nerves with long yellow sharp prickles. Flowers— in few flowered lateral cymes.
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa · Guna · Virya · Vipaka
Pharmacological action- It is used in managing diabetes, liver damage, inflammation, cancer, asthma, and brain disorders. It also possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties. .
Rasa
Rasa
katu(pungent),tikta(bitter)
katu(pungent),tikta(bitter)
Guna
Guna
laghu(light),Rooksha(dry),Teekshna(piercing)
laghu(light),Rooksha(dry),Teekshna(piercing)
Vipaka-katu
Vipaka-katu
undergo pungent taste conversion after digestion
undergo pungent taste conversion after digestion
Veerya
Veerya
ushna –hot potency
ushna –hot potency
Effect on tridoshas
Effect on tridoshas
balances kapha and vata doshas.it increases pitta dosha
balances kapha and vata doshas.it increases pitta dosha
| Sanskrit | Sanskrit Value | English | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasa | katu(pungent),tikta(bitter) | Rasa | katu(pungent),tikta(bitter) |
| Guna | laghu(light),Rooksha(dry),Teekshna(piercing) | Guna | laghu(light),Rooksha(dry),Teekshna(piercing) |
| Vipaka-katu | undergo pungent taste conversion after digestion | Vipaka-katu | undergo pungent taste conversion after digestion |
| Veerya | ushna –hot potency | Veerya | ushna –hot potency |
| Effect on tridoshas | balances kapha and vata doshas.it increases pitta dosha | Effect on tridoshas | balances kapha and vata doshas.it increases pitta dosha |
Chemical Composition
Phytochemical Constituents
Solasodine, solamargine, beta-solamargine, solasonine, solasodineo-L-rhamnosyl –B- D- glucoside (solasurine), solanocarpine (slanine-S), tomatidienol etc. Parts Used: Whole plant, root& fruit.
Health Benefits
Therapeutic Benefits of Kantakari
From classical Ayurvedic indications to modern phytotherapeutic insights — explore the spectrum of wellness benefits this herb has to offer.
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Asthma is an airway inflammatory (swelling) condition. The whole plant of Kantakari may be utilised to manage asthma. Histamine is a chemical present in our body that acts as a mediator for asthma. Kantakari extract could show potent antihistaminic activity and prevent airway contraction caused by histamine during a lab trial. Therefore, Kantakari may be used to manage asthma.6 However, if you are suffering from asthma, you need to talk to your healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy to manage your symptoms.
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Uses of Kantakari for the liver
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Kantakari or nelagulla extract shows a liver protective effect .. In addition, Kantakari extract could help avoid liver toxicity.
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Uses of Kantakari for inflammation
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Certain components present in Kantakari show inflammation reducing activity. Kantakari showed good anti-inflammatory benefits by targeting the key factors responsible for inflammation.
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Uses of Kantakari for the brain
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Alzheimer’s, depression, and anxiety are the most common brain conditions that affect individuals. Kantakari extract, when given to animals, showed anti-anxiety (relaxing), antidepressant (depression relieving) and memory enhancing benefits.