Kerala); Rasagadimaanu (Andhra
Pradesh); Sowdangigida, Kadusinde
(Karnataka); Kutri (Maharashtra).
Vidaari is a confusing synonym
(used by The Wealth of India).
(Vidaari is equated with Pureraria
tuberosa.)
Action Roots—a decoction is prescribed for vertigo. Leaves— prescribed for vaginal discharges. Various plant parts are ground with warm water and applied externally to lessen inflammation, burning sensation and pain. The glycoalkaloid, solasonine is present in the leaves and fruits.
Solanum ferox Linn.
Family Solanaceae.
Habitat Throughout warmer parts of India, up to an elevation of 1,500 m.
English Poison-Berry.
612 Solanum indicum Linn.
Ayurvedic Brihati, Brihatikaa, Mahati, Hinguli, Prasaha, Vartaki, Kaantaa, Kshudra-bhantaki, Simhi, Bana-bhantaa. Kateri (bigger var.)
Unani Katai Kalaan.
Siddha/Tamil Mulli, Pappara-mulli, Karimulli.
Folk Raam-begun (Bengal).
Action Plant and root—stimulant, digestive, carminative, astringent, expectorant, diaphoretic, anthelmintic. Used for catarrhal affections, asthma, dry cough; dysuria; intestinal worms; colic, flatulence, vomiting. Berries—used in asthma and rheumatism.
Air-dried fruits and leaves contain solanine; 0.30 and 0.43% of total alkabids respectively.
Dosage Fruit, root—3—6 g powder; 50—100 ml decoction. (CCRAS.)
Solanum indicum Linn.
Family Solanaceae.
Habitat Throughout India in the plains and foot hills.
English Poison Berry.
Ayurvedic Brihati, Kshudrabhantaaki, Kateri (bigger var.).
Unani Hadaq, Kataai Kalaan.
Siddha Mullamkatti, Papparamulli (root).
