SCIENTIFIC NAME: Datura metal

 

HINDI NAME: Dhatura, Dhuttura Kanaka 

 

ENGLISH NAME: Thorn apple

 

FAMILY: Solanaceae

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The datura plant is itself a genus comprising 14-15 different species of plants, with the most common species being used as medicine being purple, white & black dhatura. Dhatura is an extremely poisonous plant when ingested raw, but is also a powerhouse of medicinal components if properly purified. Datura is astringent, sweet and bitter in taste with heavy digesting quality and hot potency. It basically helps to pacify Vata & Kapha dosha effectively. However, it might frequently aggravate the Pitta Dosha levels. The plant has a favourable influence on the different Dhatus due to its inherent characteristics and doshas.

USES & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Provides relief for asthma, persistent cough and pain disorders. 
• Helps in killing intestinal worms
• Relief from a toothache, stomach cramps
• Improves mood
• Anti-allergic
• Anti-inflammatory 
• Improves heart health
• Boosts immune system
• Sedative action
• Improves sleep issues
• Improves fertility
• Augments skin and hair nourishment

PRECAUTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS

• Datura seeds are exceedingly harmful and poisonous when consumed raw. Only use in purified form and under professional supervision.
• Pacemaker patients should avoid taking any datura-containing formulation.
• Overdosage can result in hallucinations, nausea, headaches, stomach trouble, vomiting, an increase in heartbeat, and a rise in intraocular pressure.
• The local application may result in an allergic response or rash across the affected area.
• It can be exceedingly fatal in severe chronic situations, resulting in unconsciousness, coma, and even death.

HOW TO USE

• The therapeutic dose of purified datura seed formulation is 501-00 mg, or as prescribed by the Ayurveda expert.
• To obtain treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, make a juice from Datura, Castor, and Calotropis leaves and apply it to the inflamed and swollen joints.
• Advised to take datura based formulation only under the expert guidance.