Dankari

(Dankari)
Sanskrit: डंकारी • Botanical: Clerodendrum phlomidis; Physalis minima Linn.

Dankari encompasses references to both Clerodendrum phlomidis and Physalis minima. The text mentions that some scholars refer to 'Pankari' as the primary name. Physalis alkekengi (Physalis minima) is the more commonly identified species. It is a small herbaceous plant with bladder-like calyces covering the fruit. The fruits and leaves are used in digestive disorders and inflammatory conditions. Dose: 2-4 masha.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Dankari, Sunberry
Sanskrit: डंकारी, वनकाकारी
Hindi: डंकारी, चिरपोटी

What is Indian Fleabane / Dankari (डंकारी)?

Dankari encompasses references to both Clerodendrum phlomidis and Physalis minima. The text mentions that some scholars refer to 'Pankari' as the primary name. Physalis alkekengi (Physalis minima) is the more commonly identified species. It is a small herbaceous plant with bladder-like calyces covering the fruit. The fruits and leaves are used in digestive disorders and inflammatory conditions. Dose: 2-4 masha.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
  • Deepana (kindles digestive fire)
  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Dankari by Condition

Explore how Dankari is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Dankari for Inflammation

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