Kalijiri or Kaali Jeeri
Latin – Centratherum Anthelminticum
Synonyms : Vernonia anthelmintica and Conyza anthelmintica
Origin : India (Kashmir)
Other Names : Purple Flebane, Kali Jeeri, Kalijiri, Karbi jiri, Karba Jeera, Kaali Jeeri, Aryana Jeerak, Tikta Jeerak, Aryan Jeera, Vana Jeerak, Jungli Jeera, Black Cumin, Kalijiri, Ban jira, Vanyajiraka, Bitter cumin, Somraj, Somrajj, Somraji, Kadu Jirage, Kattujirakam, Kattujiragam, Adavijilakara,
Chemical constituents : Kali Jeeri is rich in Flavonoids, Sterols, Stigmasterols, Butin, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Monohydroxy-Oleic Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmistic Acid, Stearic Acid, Vernolic Acid & Resins
Anu-Rasa (After Taste): Kshya (Astringent)
Guna (Main Quality) : Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp)
Veerya (Potency) : Ushna (Warming)
Vipaka (Post Digestive effect) : Katu (Pungent)
Prabhava (Action) : Detoxifier
Dosha effect : Pecifies Kapha & Vata
Dhatu (Tissue) Effect : Rasa, Rakta, Meda
Organ Effect : Skin, Pancreas, Intestine, Liver, Kidneys
Main Indication : Skin Disorders
Uses : Consumed mostly on its own or combined with Ajwain & Fenugreek for Weight Loss & Detoxification in 1:2:4 formulation.
Dosage : 1-3 g on it’s own with warm water or 3-5 g in combination consume 1-2 hours after meals
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