Kateri (Seeds) – Ringni – Bhatkatiya – Kantakari – Katehri Beej – Beej Kateli – Bruhati – Yellow Berried Nightshade – Solanum Xanthocarpum – कटेरी (बीज)

• Best For: Respiratory health (asthma, bronchitis, cough, cold, congestion), digestive wellness (constipation, flatulence, loss of appetite, colic, worm infestation), urinary disorders (dysuria, diuretic), fever (antipyretic), liver health, skin diseases, and as a natural anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and carminative agent.
• Purity: 100% pure, naturally dried seeds of Solanum xanthocarpum / surattense. Ethically sourced, free from additives and preservatives. Small, flat, yellowish-brown seeds rich in alkaloids (solasodine, solanocarpine), sterols, saponins, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds with potent therapeutic properties.
• Key Fact: Kantakari is one of the ten roots in the classical Ayurvedic formulation "Dashamoola" and a key ingredient of "Vyaghri Haritaki" for respiratory disorders. It has Katu (pungent) and Tikta (bitter) taste with Ushna (hot) potency, balancing Kapha and Vata doshas. Known for its expectorant, bronchodilator, and anti-asthmatic properties.
• Usage: Powder: 1-3g with honey or warm water twice daily after meals. For decoction: Boil seeds in water, strain and drink for respiratory issues. For external use: Make paste for skin diseases. For digestive health: Take with buttermilk. Avoid during pregnancy and with blood-thinning medications. Store in cool, dry place away from sunlight.

Kateri, also referred to as Kantakari and Bhatkataiya, is known by numerous names in Hindi, including Chhoti Katai, Bhatkaiya, Rangani, Rigoni, Katali, and Katayali. This prickly plant grows along the ground and is often found in abundance in shrubs and forests, typically regarded as a wild plant. 

Kateri Seeds are used medicinally to treat various ailments such as migraines, kidney and bladder stones, and liver enlargement, among others. 

Uses and Benefits of Kateri

Kateri is a potent herb widely utilized in Ayurvedic medicine. Beyond addressing common colds and coughs, it is effective in treating a range of serious illnesses naturally. 

• Worms, Colds, Cough, and Fever: Kateri is effective in treating these ailments. For kidney stones, a fine powder of Kateri root mixed with two spoons of curd should be consumed for seven days to provide relief without side effects.

• Migraine and Headache: Kantkari is beneficial in treating migraines and headaches. Mixing 500 mg asafoetida, 2 grams of honey, and 2-4 grams of Kalki can also aid in small asthma.

• Sore Throat: Jamun juice combined with Kateri is used to treat sore throats.

• Bloody Piles: The use of Contakari is advantageous for treating bloody piles.

• Arthritis: Applying Kateri paste to joints reduces pain and swelling in arthritis.

• Expectorant: Kateri is used as an expectorant to treat root and seed asthma, coughs, and chest pain. A decoction of Kateri root mixed with honey can help cure coughs.

• Snake and Scorpion Bites: Kateri root paste, mixed with lemon, is used to treat these bites.

• Burning Sensations: Consuming the bitter stems, flowers, and fruits of Kateri can relieve burning sensations in the feet.

• Aphrodisiac: The fruits prevent semen ejaculation and act as an aphrodisiac in men without side effects.

• Women’s Health: The seeds help treat irregular menstruation and pain in women.

• Heart Diseases: This herb benefits heart diseases associated with edema by stimulating the heart and acting as a blood purifier.

• Physical Weakness: Drinking the juice of fresh Kateri leaves twice daily can alleviate physical weakness, with the option to add sugar.

• Pregnancy Nausea and Vomiting: To prevent these symptoms, boil 5 grams of Kateri almanac and 5-6 raisins in water to make a decoction and consume it regularly.

• Liver Problems: Regular consumption of a Kateri decoction helps reduce liver infection and inflammation.

Also Read- BENEFITS OF KATERI

Other Names: 

Kantkari Beej, Huang guo qie, Yellow-berried Nightshade, Indian Solanum, Aubergine de Siam à fruits panachés, Thai-Aubergine, Bethiringani, Bhauringani, Kateli, Katai Choti, Choti Kateri, Kandiari, Bhatkatai, Nelagulla, Kiragulla, Solanum xanthocarpumSchrad, Bhauringani, Kataringani, Katai Khurd, Kandiari, Barumb, Kantakari, kantkari, Nidigadhika, Kateri,Katai, Bhat Kataiya, Kanthakari, Milk Thistle, Ringani, Kanteli, Thorny Night Shade, Wild Eggplant, Yellow Berried Nightshade, Febrifuge, Kanteri Kateri Seeds, Katehli, Beej Kateli, Katahri, Kantkari, Katheri kateri seeds bhatkatiya kantakari katehri beej beej kateli bhatkatiya kantakari kate, Katheli kateri seeds bhatkatiya kantakari katehri beej, Kanthkari Kantakaari, Bhatkataiya kateri seeds bha, Ringni, Bruhati, Solanum Trilobatum, Varthaki, Brihati, Bhatakataiya, Brihathi, Kantkaari, Solanum Torvum, Kandankathiri, Thoothuvalai, Thuthuvalai, Tuduvalai, Vakudu Kayalu, Putharichunda, Solanum Surattense, Turkey Berry, Bhruhati, Brahati, Khateri, Solanum Virginianum, Chunda