Kantikari
Solanum xanthocarpum X3530
(Yellow-berried nightshade) Spiny, diffuse herb found throughout India. Root is an expectorant; used in Ayurvedic medicine for for cough, asthma, chest pain. Also used for flatulence, sore throat, and toothache. Has high concentration of solasodine, a starting material for the manufacture of cortisone and sex hormones. Bitter fruits are used in Indian curries.
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About Kantikari
Germease
Easy
Sow times
Spring
Product use
Medicinal
Duration
Annual