Kantakari Powder
Solanum xanthocarpum
Breathing and circulation support*
- Supports respiratory health*
- Supports digestion, nutrient absorption and colon function*
- Supports heart health and healthy circulation*
$22.95
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Ingredients
1 herb
KantakariWhole plantHow to take
Food to avoid
6 items
Heavy cheese and cream
Iced drinks
Sweets and desserts
Fried food
Too much bread
Late, heavy dinners
Favor warm, light meals and avoid napping after food.
General Ayurvedic guidance for Kapha balance. You don’t need to cut everything at once; start with the first few.
Storage
- Cool, dry place below 77°F (25°C)
- Use a dry spoon; moisture makes powder clump
- Lid on tight, away from sunlight
- Not in the fridge: cold jars collect moisture
Precautions
Shipping & returns
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Breathing & lungs · Single herb
A thorny herb for easy breathing*
Kantakari is a small wild nightshade that Ayurveda has long used for the lungs and throat.*
- Gluten-free
- Non-GMO
- Vegan
- 1herb, nothing blended in
- 454 gper pack (1 lb)
What it supports
Traditionally used for the lungs.
Supports absorption and colon function.
Supports healthy circulation.
A dietary supplement, not a replacement for prescribed medicine. If you take medication, talk to your doctor before you start.
Meet the herb
Meet the herb: Kantakari
A spiny plant used in Ayurveda for the respiratory tract, often alongside vasaka.*
- Botanical name
- Solanum xanthocarpum
- Part used
- Whole plant
- Also called
- Yellow-berried nightshade
- Grows
- Dry wastelands across India
A day with Kantakari Powder
- Morning½ tsp in warm water with honey
- EveningA second serving in cool weather
- Every dayWarm drinks and fresh air
Follow the amount on the pack, or your practitioner’s advice.
Your first 8 weeks
- Weeks 1–2Build the habit
- Weeks 3–6Stay consistent
- Week 8Check in at a free wellness session
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Kantakari Powder key facts
Ingredients, dose, price, shipping
| What it is | Single herb · Powders & Churnas |
|---|---|
| What it supports |
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| Health goal | Breathing & lungs |
| Key ingredients | Kantakari (whole plant) |
| Botanical name | Solanum xanthocarpum |
| Strength and size | 454 g per pack (1 lb) |
| Traditional dosha | Kapha |
| Diet and quality | Gluten-free · Non-GMO · Vegan |
| Price | $22.95 |
| Shipping | Ships from the USA · Free US shipping on orders over $50 |
| Safety | If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or want to give it to a child, use it only with your healthcare provider's advice. |
Kantakari Powder: frequently asked questions
4 questions
How do I take Kantakari Powder?
Take 1 to 2 g (¼ teaspoon) twice a day with water, 1 to 2 hours before or after meals. Adjust to suit your body, or follow your practitioner’s advice.
When will I notice a difference?
Ayurvedic herbs work gradually. Most people take it daily for 6 to 8 weeks before judging. Results vary.*
Can I take it with other herbs?
Many people do, but some herbs overlap. Check with your healthcare provider before combining Kantakari Powder with other supplements or medication.
Who should not take it?
If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or want to give it to a child, use it only with your healthcare provider's advice.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
