Kottai karantai / Indian Sphaeranthus Dried (Raw)
Kottai karantai, known scientifically as Sphaeranthus indicus, is a plant that grows to a height of 2 feet and is commonly found in paddy fields and moist soil areas throughout India. The plant has hairy leaves and its flower bunch resembles that of Neolamarckia cadamba, blooming in the winter season.
Botanical Information
- Botanical Name: Sphaeranthus indicus
- English Name: Indian Sphaeranthus
- Tamil Name: கொட்டைக்கரந்தை / Kottai karantai
- Hindi Name: मुण्डी / mundi
- Malayalam Name: അടയ്ക്കമണിയന് / adaykamanian, മിരംഗനീ / mirangani
- Telugu Name: బోడతరము / boda-taramu, శ్రావణి / sravani
About Kottai karantai (Indian Sphaeranthus)
Kottai karantai is a versatile plant that thrives in paddy fields and moist soils. It grows up to 2 feet in height, has hairy leaves, and blooms in winter with flower bunches that resemble those of Neolamarckia cadamba.
Internal Benefits of Kottai karantai (Indian Sphaeranthus)
- Headache and Migraine: Effective in curing headaches, including migraines.
- Digestive Issues: Used for indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- Liver Health: Helps in treating piles, intestinal worms, and liver enlargement.
- Respiratory Health: Treats chronic cough and asthma.
- General Health: Aids in general debility and epilepsy.
External Benefits of Kottai karantai (Indian Sphaeranthus)
- Swelling: Reduces localized swelling.
- Skin Diseases: Treats various skin diseases.
- Elephantiasis: Effective in treating elephantiasis.
How to Consume Kottai karanthai Internally
- Morning: Mix 5 grams of powder in 100 ml water. Boil the content for a few minutes. Once the water gets warm, filter the content and drink it before food.
- Evening: Repeat the same dosage after dinner.
How to Apply Kottai karanthai Externally
- Swelling: Prepare a paste of the plant and apply it over the area affected by localized swelling.
- Skin Diseases: Apply the paste of the whole plant externally for skin diseases and herpes.
- Elephantiasis: Apply the paste over the area affected by elephantiasis.
Procurement & Agriculture Method
- Wild Crops: 90% of our herbs are wild crops and 100% organic by nature.
- Organic Growth: The remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.
Disclaimer
The consumption details and benefits listed on our website are derived from ancient Tamil books and Siddha records, further refined by our Siddha doctors team. Please consult your doctor before use.
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