Kantakari | Kantkari | Kantakari Uses | Kanteri Plant Benefits

Kantkari is beneficial for the management of respiratory problems like cough and asthma due to its expectorant property. Massaging your scalp with Kantkari juice mixed with an equal quantity of water might prevent hair fall and promote hair growth. It is native to Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan found commonly on roadsides.

 How Kantkari is known in your area?

 In Hindi it is named Choti kateri , Bhatakataiyya, Rengani; in Telugu Nelamulaka; in English Yellow-berried Nightshade, Febrifuge plant; in Bengali Kantikari; in Tamil Kandan kattiri; in Marathi Bhui ringing; in Punjabi Kandiyari; in Gujarati Bhiya Ringani.

Kantkari powder Benefits

Kantkari helps control hair fall and promotes hair growth when its juice is applied to the scalp. This is because hair fall is mainly due to an aggravated Vata dosha in the body. This creates dryness of the scalp. Kantakari juice acts on hair fall by balancing Vata dosha and removing excessive dryness. Together, this helps control hair loss.

HOW TO USE

For Hair Loss, take 4-6 teaspoons of Kantakari powder or as per your requirement. Mix with an equal amount of water.  Apply evenly on the hair and scalp. Let it sit for 2-3 hours. Wash with shampoo and rinse well. Use this remedy 1-2 times a week to control hair fall.

Cautions

It is used in Pitta disorders and should be made with caution, due to its hot power (Ushna Veerya). It is quite safe to use in children and during the lactation period. It is considered safe during pregnancy but consults your doctor.

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