Artocarpus heterophyllus
English: Jackfruit
Hindi: Kathal, Katahal
Telugu: Panasa
Tamil: Palappalam
Spanish: Jaca
Raw Fruit, Seeds, Powder
The proper dosage depends upon several life factors like age, health and several other conditions.
Common side-effects: Not known.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Not known.
Children: Not known.
Warning:
Kathal fruit may cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Asclepias curassavica
English: Mexican Butterfly Weed, Scarlet Milkweed, Bloodflower, Silkweed
Hindi: Kakatundi
Mizo: Ding-di
Manipuri: Krishnachura
Marathi: Pivla Chitrak
Katatundi is commonly known in the US as Mexican Butterfly Weed because some butterflies use it as a food source. As a decorative plant, Katatundi is distinguishably red and yellow. Kakatundi works well as a laxative, expectorant and emetic which is then used for the treatment of various health conditions like fever, warts, and to induce vomiting. Additionally, the Katundi root is used to stop bleeding and treat ringworms.
Flower, Leaf, Roots, Seeds
Due to a lack of scientific research, there is no clear dosage for Katatundi.
Common side-effects: Not known.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not known.
Children: Not known.
Warning:
Not known.