Kandankathiri powder

Kandankathiri powder

This is a great remedy for many respiratory conditions, used widely in Ayurveda for the treatment of bronchitis, fever, cough, cold, asthma, hoarseness of voice, migraine, headache, worms, loss of appetite, enlargement of the liver and also improves digestion. 

Kandankathiri Podi (Solanum xanthocarpum ) of the family Solanaceae is one of the main ingredients in Dashamoola, a commonly used Ayurvedic preparation for respiratory problems . 

This herb is also beneficial for the treatment of Paralysis, diseases of Eye, Ear, Brain and cardiac diseases with edema. It is a potent antioxidant, brings down free radicals, protects liver, reduces cholesterol and also obesity.

What is the use of Kandankathiri powder?

Traditional Uses

The herb is useful for bronchial asthma, chest pain, cough, cure vomiting, hair fall, dropsy, scabies, itching and also skin diseases. It is useful for healing wounds and also cardiac diseases associated with edema. The herb is helpful for lowering headache and migraine.

What is the benefits of Kantakari?

The Kantakari fruit has various impressive health and also medicinal benefits. It is rich in antioxidants which fights against the free radicals and then prevents cell damage. The Kantakari fruit is carminative and helps reduce flatulence or bloating. Kantakari fruit juice helps in the management of rheumatism and also sore throat.

Other Uses: The whole plant is useful in vitiated conditions of vata and kapha, helminthiasis, dental caries, inflammations, flatulence, constipation, dyspepsia, anorexia, leprosy, skin diseases, hypertension, fever, hiccough, lumbago, hemorrhoids and epilepsy.

Focus on plant research has increased all over the world and a large body of evidence has been collected to show immense potential of the drug Kandankathiri used for various respiratory disorders in the Ayurvedic systems of medicine. Lot of formulation containing Kandankathiri as an ingredient in various dosage forms are available. Various researches have proved many of its activities mentioned in Ayurvedic classics giving a strong scientific base.

Direction for use: For Adults Mix 2-3 gms of Kandankathiri powder in honey or a glass of water and drink .  Take with soup or rasam.

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Apart from the above mentioned uses there are many other uses and benefits of Kandankathri powder which can be felt while using.