Note on Brihati and Kantakari properties

Sanskrit: बृहत्यादि गुण

The text provides a combined description of properties for Brihati and Kantakari (the two Kateri plants). Both are Katu (pungent), Tikta (bitter), Deepana (digestive stimulant), and especially effective against Kapha and Vata disorders. Their combined use is indicated in Kasa (cough), Shwasa (asthma), Jwara (fever), and Parshavaruk (flank pain). They are referred to collectively as 'Kantakari-dvaya'.

What is Note on Brihati and Kantakari properties?

The text provides a combined description of properties for Brihati and Kantakari (the two Kateri plants). Both are Katu (pungent), Tikta (bitter), Deepana (digestive stimulant), and especially effective against Kapha and Vata disorders. Their combined use is indicated in Kasa (cough), Shwasa (asthma), Jwara (fever), and Parshavaruk (flank pain). They are referred to collectively as 'Kantakari-dvaya'.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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