Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Sharp (Tikshna), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Resin, fatty oil, tannins
- Also Known As
- English: Large-leaved Croton
Sanskrit: नागदन्ती
Hindi: नागदन्ती, पुतरी, मलयगिरी
What is Nagadanti (Croton variety / नागदन्ती)?
Nagadanti is a variety of Croton described as having similar but somewhat milder purgative properties compared to Jayapala. The plant grows mainly in hilly regions. Its small, round fruits and seeds are used medicinally. It is useful in Vata and Kapha disorders, abdominal diseases, and as a purgative. The text mentions it has purgative properties comparable to Danti but less drastic than Jayapala. Doses are slightly higher than those for Jayapala given its milder potency. Verse refs: page 402.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
How to Use Nagadanti by Condition
Explore how Nagadanti is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
▶ Classical Text References (2 sources)
References in Charaka Samhita
Ghee obtained from buffalo’s milk and processed with nagadanti (Croton oblongifolius), trivrit (Operculina turpethum), danti, dravanti (Balliospermum montanum), snukpaya, madanaphala and one adhaka of cow's urine is an effective remedy in case of poison due to snake and insect bite and in gara visha.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 23: Poison Treatment (Visha Chikitsa / विषचिकित्सा)
Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 23: Poison Treatment (Visha Chikitsa / विषचिकित्सा)
References in Sushruta Samhita
Additionally, Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Mrigairvaruna, Nagadanti, and Nididhika (should be used).
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 30: Shakunipratishedha
Source: Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 30: Shakunipratishedha
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