Dantī

Description

Thaandri (Baliospermum montanum) is a perennial undershrub, 0.5–1.5 m tall, with milky latex, ovate-lanceolate leaves, and small unisexual flowers. The roots are thick, fleshy, and widely used in Ayurveda. It is classified as a strong purgative drug in the group of Trivritādi Varga (purgative group). Its latex is acrid and irritating. Traditionally used for expelling morbid doshas, especially Kapha and Pitta, it is also applied externally in skin disorders.Danti (Baliospermum montanum) is monoecious and stout undershrub that grows up to 1.8mt in height. This plant has herbaceous branches that are arising from the roots. The upper branches of Berberis aristata bear small, lanceolate leaves, while the lower branches have larger, simple, 3–5 lobed leaves with sinuate-toothed margins. The plant produces unisexual flowers, which are numerous and arranged in axillary racemes. Male flowers have a round, membranous calyx, finely mottled, and contain 5–6 disc glands. Female flowers are small, hairy, with ovate to lanceolate sepals. The fruits are three-lobed capsules, and the seeds are smooth, mottled, and contain an oily endosperm. Flowering occurs in January and February, with fruiting typically one month later.

Useful Parts

Root, root bark, seeds, latex

Benefits

1. Digestive Health:Danti acts as a strong purgative, promoting bowel movements to alleviate constipation and other digestive disorders. 2. Detoxification:Its cleansing action helps in purifying the blood and eliminating toxins from the body, making it valuable in Panchakarma therapies. 3. Anti-inflammatory:The herb possesses anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce swelling and relieve joint pain. 4. Anthelmintic:Danti is effective against intestinal worms and parasites due to its anti-worm properties. 5. Skin Health:It is used in traditional medicine for treating skin disorders and wounds, thanks to its healing and antioxidant properties. 6. Immunity Boost:Danti has immunomodulatory effects, enhancing the body's natural defense system.

Pharmacological Action

Purgative, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, detoxifying, anti-dermatitic, laxative, blood purifier, anti-parasitic.

Rasapancakam

Rasa: Katu, Tikta

Guna: Laghu, Tikshna, Ruksha

Virya: Usna

Vipaka: Katu

Dosha Karma: Kaphapitta shamaka