Botanical Name: Solanum indicum Linn.
Family: Solanaceae
Introduction:
Brhat Trayi mostly described it along with Kantakãri. Hence the name Brhati dravya.
Names in different Indian languages
| Hindi | Barhanta, birhatta |
|---|---|
| Telugu | Cittimulaga, tellamulaka, kakamunci |
| Tamil | Karimulli, puttiriccuntai, Mullamkatti, Papparamulli |
| English | Poison berry |
| Marathi | Dorali |
| Gujarati | subhiringani; |
| Bengali | Rambegun |
| Kanada | Ramgula, vanavrntaki |
| Malayalam | Puttiriccunta, cerucunta, ceruvalutina |
| Sanskrit | Brhati, simhi |
Synonyms
Kshudrabhantaaki, Kateri, Duspradharsini, Mahati, Vãrtãki, Simhi, Hinguli
Solanum anguivi Lam.
Classification according to Charaka, Susrutha & Vagbhata
| Charaka | Kanthya, Hikkanigrahana, sothahara, Angamardaprasamana |
|---|---|
| Susrutha | Brhatyãdi, Laghu pancamula |
| Vagbhata | Brhatyãdi |
Varieties & adulterants – (CV – controversy, AD – adulterants)
1. sveta Brhati – S. torvum
2. Simhi,
3. Kantakãri,
4. Nidigdhika,
5. Valli Brhati,
6. Vrtra Brhati,
7. Alãmbu phala Brhati,
8. Amla Brhati,
9. Jala Brhati
10. Sthüla Brhati.
11. S. insanum
12. S. torvum
13. S. ferox
14. S. aungvii
15. S: trilobatum
16. S. melongena
17. S. insanum
18. S. helicantum
S. torvum
S. helicantum
Morphology
Herbaceous, stout, about 2 m high, prickly and densely wooly.
Leaves— simple, large,o vate with short triangular lobes, villous above, stellately fulvous-woolly beneath.
Flowers— in dense racemes, wooly, with needle-like hairs; shortly, funnel-shaped, lobes -ovate-triangular; corolla white-blue, oblong, acute.
Fruits— berries, yellow when ripe.
Seeds— smooth, many.
Flowers and fruits during April-July.
Distribution— Found in the tropical parts of India.
chemical constituents
Solanine, Carotene, Carpesterol, Solanocarpone, diosogenin, beta-sitosterol, lanosterol, solasonine, solarnargine, solasodine, vit. C etc.
Properties—
Rasa -Katu, Tikta
Guna -Laghu, Rüksa
Virya -Usna
Vipãka -Katu
Karma: Kapha-vata hara. Sukra, recaka, kasaghna,rasayana
carminative, expectorant, Digestive, diuretic, laxative,
Part Used— Root, fruit.
Dosage— Powder3-5.g; decoction 50-100 ml.
Indications— svãsa, Hrdroga, Sula, Jvara, Chardi, Kustha, Kandü, Krmi.
pruritus, colic, skin disease, fever, vomiting, antibacterial, cough, asthma
External use:
Fumigation with this mixture also helps. Powdered seeds are applied on the genitalia in impotency. In unconsciousness, the powder of the seeds is administered Nasally
Internal uses:
Digestive system : It is ushna virya. deepana, pachana, astringent and anthelmintic. It is therefore used in indigestion, colic, anorexia and worm infestation. In vomiting, juice of the fruits + cow’s ghee+ honey is given.
Circulatory system : Since it is a cardiac tonic, blood purifier and diuretic, it is used in cardiac failure. oedema and blood disorders.
Respiratory system : It reduces cough and asthma. It is an excellent remedy for rhinitis, cough, asthma, soar throat and hiccups.
Urinary system Since it is a diuretic. its used in dysuria and calculi.
Reproductive system Its seeds have oxytocic and aphrodisiac properties. It is useful in ammenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea and puerperal disorders. Seeds also promote virility.
Temperature: Febrifuge. Hence it is used in fever caused by vata and kapha.
Srotogamitva
Dosha Alleviates kapha, vata
Dhatu : Rakta, skin (upadhatu of rakta )
Mala : Purisha (astringent), (digestive).
Organs: Heart, brain
Important Yogas or Formations
Bmhatyadi kwath, Bnihatyadi gana, Dashamoolarishta. Brhatyadi Kasaya, Pippalyãdi leha.
Important research work going on
(1) antitoxic, immunity
Therapeutic Uses—
(1) Grahani— Brhati is taken with butter milk (S.O.S. 2/5/28).
(2) Khãlitya— Fresh juice of Brhati fruit is mixed with honey and used for local application (V.M. & G.N.).