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.

Tamil                     :  Kariveppilai – கறிவேப்பிலை

Malayalam          :   Kariveppila

Hindi                     :   Kadi Patta / Kathnim / Mitha Neem / Curry Patta

Telugu                  :   Karivepaku / Karepaku

Botanical             :  Murraya koenigii

Description

♦  Curry leaves powder can be stored for a month and can be used when needed. Nothing can beat the fresh flavor of homemade curry leaves powder. Hot steamed rice with curry leaves powder and a tsp of ghee is heavenly. Try it and see. I usually stock these powders at home as they will come handy when I feel lazy to cook. Today we will learn how to make Karuveppilai Podi/Curry leaves powder following this easy recipe.

Health Benefits of Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder :

Cure Diabetes:

♦  Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder help lower the blood sugar levels, but also keeps in check for a few days after the administration of curry leaves. Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder help your blood sugar levels by affecting the insulin activity of the body and reduces ones blood sugar levels. Also the type and amount of fiber contained within the leaves play a significant role in lowering blood sugar levels.

Improves digestion:

♦  Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder is known to help improve digestion and alter the way your body absorbs fat, thereby helping you lose weight. Since weight gain is one of the leading causes of diabetes, kadi patta treats the problem right at the root. Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder may prove to be beneficial. The digestive enzymes present in curry leaves are helpful in keeping the digestive health on track, and the laxative properties prove to be effective in regulating the bowels.

Lowers cholesterol:

♦  Many research shows that Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder have properties that can help in lowering one’s blood cholesterol levels. Packed with antioxidants, Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder prevent the oxidation of cholesterol that forms LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol). This in turn helps in increasing the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) and protects your body from conditions like heart disease and atherosclerosis.

Prevents greying of hair:

♦  Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder has always been known to help in preventing greying of the hair. It is also very effective in treating damaged hair, adding bounce to limp hair, strengthening the shaft of thin hair, hair fall and treats dandruff.

Help in Losing Weight:

♦  Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder may help do the trick. These leaves work in two ways in making you look slender. Firstly, these leaves help the body get rid of toxins and secondly, help in burning the stubborn body fat.

Help in Getting Rid of Free Radicals:

♦  Free radicals in the body lead to many kinds of health ailments.Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder are loaded with antioxidants, which help in protecting the body cells from any kind of free radical damage.

Relieving Vomiting:

♦  If you’re feeling queasy or nauseous during your pregnancy, Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder may help in reducing the symptoms. Consumption of curry leaves help in the secretion of digestive enzymes, which provides ease from nausea, vomiting and morning sickness.

Improving Eye-Health:

♦  Vitamin A is one of the essential vitamins for your eyes. Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder are loaded with this vitamin and thus eating these leaves in your daily diet may help in keeping your eyes in a healthy state.

Help in Reducing Stress:

♦  Most of us try to keep stress at bay, but our busy lifestyles make it difficult to evade. Stress can lead to major health issues, and these leaves may help you in controlling stress too. The aroma of these Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder helps in relieving the symptoms of stress by calming your mind and body.

Help in Healing Wounds:

♦  Being rich in anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties,Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder help in accelerating the healing process. If you experience a burn, cut or bruise, curry leaves’ paste may not only help in healing, but it may also help the infection from spreading.

Botanical Name                    : Curcuma Aromatica

Tamil                                        : கஸ்தூரி மஞ்சள்

Common English Names  : Wild Turmeric  Powder

Hindi                                        : Haldi, Jangli Haldi

Telugu                                      : Adavipasupu, Pasupu, Kasturi Pasupu

Kannada                                 : Kasthuri Arishina, Kasturi Arishina, Amba Haldi

Malayalam                              : Kattu Manjal , Manjal, Kattumanjal

Sanskrit                                   : Aranya Haridra, Vanahaladi

Description

♦  Curcuma aromatica (common name: Wild Turmeric ) is a member of the genus Curcuma belonging to the family Zingiberaceae.

♦  Botanically close to Curcuma australasica, wild turmeric has been widely used as a cosmetic herbal in South Asia and nearby regions. The Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal is one among the 80 members of the plant family Zingiberaceae.

♦  The perennial foliage dies down in late autumn and the rhizomes remain dormant in winter. The inflorescence appears in early spring from the base of the rhizomes. During summer monsoon season and the immediately following weeks, the plant grows fast and vigorously.

Health Benefits of Wild Turmeric /Kasturi Manjal Powder:

For Natural Glowing Skin:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components. These characteristics may provide glow and luster to the skin.

♦  Turmeric may also revive your skin by bringing out its natural glow.Our skin is the all-important, outermost protective layer of our body.

♦  Skin keeps us safe from harmful microbes and regulates our internal body temperature. Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder to create face masks, pastes, and other topical solutions to heal the skin.

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder reduces oxidative stress associated with inflammatory skin conditions. Turmeric also enhances collagen synthesis and significantly speeds up tissue repair.

For Acne:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder is excellent for acne because it is a natural antiseptic and helps to keep bacteria from spreading.

♦  It’s especially effective when combined with apple cider vinegar which has astringent properties, meaning it plays the same role as your average toner. Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder has valuable antibacterial action and this makes it a good remedy for dealing with acne.

♦  It may be used alone or in combination with some other natural antibacterial agent such as Basil / Tulsi or honey.

Hair Growth:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder on the face helps to keep the face free of hair growth.it is a common practice to rub a fresh piece of Kasturimanjal onto a small stone and apply the paste created to the face during the daily bath.

Relieve Dry Skin:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder can deeply hydrate and revitalize skin while alleviating symptoms of dryness.

♦  It naturally speeds up the process of removing dead skin cells to reveal healthy and soft skin, and protects the skin cells from further damage.

Aids Weight Loss:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder benefits metabolic disorders by helping stabilize metabolism and managing weight. Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder increases insulin sensitivity, regulates lipid metabolism, and targets fat by suppressing multiple processes responsible for the growth of adipose tissue.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder can work wonders on condition riddled skin. It can also help reduce redness from blemishes and calm skin conditions like eczema and rosacea.

Reduces Dark Circles:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder helps to lighten the tone of skin, applying it to dark circles can help to reduce the pigmentation in that area.

♦  This tends to remove skin blemishes and in turn, helps to make the facial skin appear brighter and fairer than before.it also stimulates circulation, which can help reduce puffiness and under-eye darkness caused by poor circulation.

How to use Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder :

For Glowing Skin

♦  Prepare a smooth face mask by mixing Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder with chickpea flour and fresh, un-boiled milk.

♦  Apply the paste of medium consistency evenly to your skin and give a gentle massage for 5 minutes. Leave the mask as it is for 15-30 minutes and then, wash off with water to get a visibly radiant skin.

For Acne ( Pimples )

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal serves as an amazing treatment for pimples and those embarassing pimple marks. Make a paste of Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder with sandalwood power and milk.

♦  Apply it all over your skin focusing on your pimples and wash it off after 30 minutes. You will be amazed to get a blemish-free skin in few months.

For Hair removal

♦  Apply the Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder like as a paste to areas of your face or body where you want hair removed. Consider using a clean makeup brush to apply it to keep your fingers from getting stained.

♦  Leave the turmeric paste on your skin until it dries completely. Your skin will feel tight as the mask dries, it should start crumbling off as it dries.

♦  At this step some people like to pull up pieces of the mask that flake off easily. In this case, the mask is acting more like a physical hair removal method and might grab a hair here or there.

♦  Splash your skin with lukewarm water and gently rub the mask off with your hands or a face cloth. Pat dry with a towel.

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.