Kalarchi Kaai / Bonduc Nut (Raw)

Botanical Name         : Caesalpinia Bonducella
English Name             : Bonduc Nut, Febrifuge Nut, Fever Nut
Tamil Name                : கழிச்சிக்காய் / Kalichchikkaai
Hindi Name                : कांटकरंज / कांटीकरंज / कुबेराक्षी / Kantkarej
Malayalam Name      : കാളാഞ്ചി / Kalanchi
Telugu Name              :  గచ్చ్చకాయ / కాంతికరంజా / కుబేరాక్షి /  gachchakaya / Kantikaranja / Kuberakshi

About Kalarchi Kaai (Bonduc Nut):-        

Asia and the Pacific Ocean islands Caesalpinia bonduc is an important medicinal plant as well, with largely similar uses as in Africa. Its stems are up to 15 m long, usually armed with robust prickles. Leaves alternate, bipinnately compound, with 6–11 pairs of pinnae; stipules pinnate or 3–5-lobed, up to 20 mm long; petiole and rachis 15–80 cm long; leaflets opposite, 6–9(–12) pairs per pinna, oblong, 2–4 cm × 1–2 cm, base rounded, apex rounded to acute, shortly hairy at least on midrib and margins. The inflorescence is a supra-axillary or terminal raceme or panicle 30–60 cm long, densely flowered.
 

Internal Benefits of Kalarchi Kaai (Bonduc Nut):-

• The root bark has been used for treating intestinal worms, fever, tumors, cough, amenorrhea, and to remove the placenta after childbirth.
• The fruit is used for eliminating piles, wounds, leucorrhea, and urinary disorders.
• Boiled leaves can be used for gargling to relieve a sore throat.
• The juice extract of the leaves is used in controlling elephantiasis and smallpox. 

External Benefits of Kalarchi Kaai (Bonduc Nut/Febrifuge Nut/Molucca Bean):-

• The leaves and seeds after being roasted in castor oil can be applied to reduce piles, inflammatory swellings, orchitis, and hydrocele.
• A paste made from the leaves and twigs is useful in reducing toothache.

Procurement & Agriculture Method:

90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature, the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.

Disclaimer: 

The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.