Kandan Kathiri (Powder) / Yellow Fruit Nightshade Powder / கண்டங்கத்திரி பொடி

Botanical Name          : Solanum Surattense

Tamil Name                 : கண்டங்கத்திரி / Kandankathiri

English Name             : Yellow Fruit Night-shade 

Malayalam Name      : കണ്ടകാരി വലുതിന / Kantakari Valutina

Hindi Name                 : बड़ी कटेरी / Badi Kateri

Telugu Name               : పిన్న -ములక / pinna-mulaka

Description

♦  Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri is useful in bronchial asthama. Krayer and Briggs reported the antiaccelerator cardiac action of solasodine and some of its derivatives.

♦  The plant possesses antiurolthiatic and natriuretic activities. A decoction of the fruits of the plant is used for treatment of diabetes. Solanum virginianum L. herb is useful in cough, chest pain, against vomiting, hair fall, leprosy, itching scabies, skin diseases and cardiac diseases associated with edema. Roots decoction is used as fabrige, effective diuretic and expectorant.

♦  Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri is diuretic useful in the treatment of catarrhal, fever, cough, asthma, and chest pain. Root paste is utilized by the Mukundara tribals of Rajasthan for the treatment of hernia as well as in flatulence and constipation.

♦  Stem, flower and fruits are prescribed for relief in burning sensation in the feed. Leaves are applied locally to relieve body or muscle pains, while its juice mixed with black pepper is advised for rheumatism . Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri is useful in sore throats and rheumatism.

♦  A decoction of the fruits of the plant is used by tribal and rural people of Orissa for the treatment of diabetes 

Health Benefits of  Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder :

Insect bite:

♦  Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder acts as a pain killer that couneracts the pain.

♦  This herb also has an antibiotic property that kills the microbes and also acts as an antihistamine that reduces the allergic reaction. Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder also relieves pain and inflammation and reduces fever.

Gum Problems:

♦  This Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder acts as a antibiotic that reduces plaque and kills the bacteria that builds up the plaque because plaque produces toxins that irritate the gum. Sometimes the gums get inflamed resulting in puffiness and bleeding.

♦  This Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder helps the gums to reaatach to the teeth and makes them strong as well as healthy.

Cough and Cold:

♦  Cough is commonly known as Kapha disorder and is generally caused by the accumulation of mucus in the respiratory tract.

♦  Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder acts by balancing Kapha in the body and helps to expel out mucus accumulated in the lungs.

Asthma:

♦  Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powderhelps to control the symptoms of asthma and gives relief in case of breathlessness.

♦  According to Ayurveda, the main doshas involved in asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated ‘Vata’ combines with deranged ‘Kapha dosha’ in the lungs causing obstruction in the respiratory passage.

♦  This results in difficulty in breathing. This condition is known as Swas Roga (asthma). Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder helps in balancing Vata and Kapha and removes excess mucus from the lungs. This gives relief from the symptoms of asthma.

Urinary Disorder:

♦  Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder acts as a diuretic that increases the amount of salt and water expellec from the body therough urine.

♦  This Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder lowers the blood pressure by flushing out salt from the body.

♦  It also cts as an antibotic that stops the growth of bacteria.Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder also treats symptoms related to urinary tract infection such as burining micturition, excessive or no micturition, backache, voimiting, weakness etc.

Liver Disorders:

♦  Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder has a hepatoprotective activity and acts as an antioxidant that inhibits the oxidants process by preventing the damage of cells caused by free radicals.

♦  This herb also regenerates the new celss and maintains the proper functioning of the liver. It also increases the metabolism of the liver.

Acidity:

♦  Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder acts as an antacid that neutralizes the acidic content and decreases its production.

♦  This herb provides quick relief in acid refluz (it is a condition in which acid content is pushed into the esophagus). It provides relief in symptoms related to acidity such as heartburn, constipation, pain in the abdomen, flatulence etc.

Indigestion:

♦  Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder helps to manage indigestion. According to Ayurveda, indigestion means the state of an incomplete process of digestion.

♦  The main reason for indigestion is aggravated Kapha that causes Agnimandya (weak digestive fire). Taking Kantakari powder helps to improve Agni (digestive fire) and digests the food easily. This is due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties respectively.

How to use Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder :

For Cold and Cough:

♦  Take 5 Grams of Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder. Mix with water or honey.Swallow it once or twice a day after taking light food. Continue this till you do not get relief from the symptoms of cough and cold.

For Ashtma:

♦   Take 5 Grams of Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder. Mix with water or honey. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking light food to control the symptoms of asthma.

Indigestion:

♦  Take 5 Grams of Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder. Mix with water or honey. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking light food to manage digestive problems.

For Joint Pains:

♦  Take 5 Grams ofYellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder. Make a paste with water. Apply evenly on the affected area. Leave it for 1-2 hours and wash with water. Repeat this to get relief from joint pain.

For General use:

♦  Mix 5 Grams of Yellow Fruit Nightshade/ Kandankathiri Powder can be mixed with hot water and drink it twice a day.

For General use:

♦  5 Grams of Yellow Fruit Nightshade / Kandankathiri Powder can be mixed with hot water and drink it twice a day.

Side Effects

♦  There are no side effects in using this product. Take medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology

♦  All our herbs are Organically Harvested , dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions that will assure the ensuring 100% natural herbal  powders and related products.