OFFICIAL NAME– Solanum surattense
HEALTH BENEFITS – In Hysteria and epilepsy its swaras is used in the form of
nasya. Kantakari oil is used in nasal disorders. During convulsions its swaras
are used in nasya form to bring consciousness. Useful in treatment of stones,
burning micturition and blood disorders.White flower kantakari is used for
conception in females.
HOME REMEDY– Its seeds are used to produce smoke in the treatment of
toothache, tartars and piles.
NUTRITIONS CONTAIN – Its ash contains potassium nitrate, carbonate and
sulphate. It is a painkiller, anti-inflammatory and removes worm infestation.
OTHER NAME – Also known as shudra, kantakyukt, dusparsha, vyaghri and
nidighdika.
FLAVOUR- It is tikta [bitter] and katu[pungent] in taste.
CHEMISTRY– Whole plant contains diosgenin and sticky substance and flowers
have solesonic. Seeds contain pungent yellowish oil in them.
