Overview
Danti is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for skin disorders. Danti (Baliospermum montanum) is a powerful purgative drug described alongside other Euphorbiaceae members. It is a shrub found in forests across India. The root is the main medicinal part and is one of the strongest Virechana (purgative) drugs in Ayurveda. It is used in conditions requiring strong downward purging including ascites, tumors, and severe constipation.
How Danti Helps with Skin Disorders
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Danti has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing skin disorders:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Katu (pungent), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Tikshna (sharp), Ushna (hot)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Pungent (Katu), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Sharp (Tikshna), Hot (Ushna)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Also Known As
- English: Red Physic Nut, Wild Castor
Sanskrit: दन्ती, निकुम्भ, उदुम्बरपर्णी, एरण्डफला, मुकुलक
Hindi: दन्ती, जमालघोटा
What the Classical Texts Say
- Udara Roga (abdominal disorders)
- Arsha (hemorrhoids)
- Gulma (tumors)
- Kushtha (skin diseases)
- Krimi (worms)
- Vibandha (constipation)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Other Herbs for Skin Disorders
See all herbs for skin disorders on the Skin Disorders page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.