March 23rd, 2007 | admin

One moola (root) of dasamoola (ten Ayurvedic herbal roots), yellow berried nightshade, commonly called in the names Choti Katheri, Kantakari, Kateli, Kanda kathiri or kandan kathiri in Malayalam, Nelamulaga in Tamil etc is seen in all parts of India.

The main medicinal part is its roots. It forms the main constituent for medicines for cough, asthma, etc. It is also a medicine for toothache. It is also used in the treatment of constipation.

In ancient times, it was used to promote female fertility.

Solanum Xanthocarpum is in the plant family Solanaceae.