Kanchanara (H), Mountain ebony (E)
The skin of the bark of Kanchanara is specifically used for treating glandular swellings especially in the lymphatic system. It is commonly used in gynaecological conditions caused by uterine congestion.

Kapikacchu (H), Cowhage E)
This broad bean sized seed is a superb restorative to the reproductive system. Like many seeds it has the ability to potentiate the reproductive tissue as well as the nervous system. It is also used to treat tremors and spasms. The surface of the seed pods are ‘velvety’ like a monkey’s skin. It is also an allergenic which causes an itch, hence the name ‘one who scratches like a monkey’. Atmagupta means ‘secret self’ referring to its therapeutic seed concealed within the irritating bean pod.

Bitter gourd (E), Bitter melon (E), Karella (H)
Karavella is a common vegetable also used to regulate blood sugar levels and treat urinary disorders. It is very bitter remedy that has a wonderful healing effect on the blood.

Kutki (H), Picrorrhiza (E)
Kutki is a very bitter root that has wonderful anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It grows in the freezing climate of the Himalayas and evidently absorbs some of this ‘cooling’ property from its surrounding environment. Katuka literally means ‘pungent’ which is strange as it is a very bitter tasting herb.

Black cumin (E), Love-in-the-mist (E), Kalonji (H)
These little black seeds are marvellous for calming and strengthening digestion. It is an effective de-stagnator of the lungs, uterus, channels and mind.

Costus root (E)
Kushtha means ‘skin disease’ and refers to its ability to treat many skin disorders. It is a large plant with sweet aromatic roots. It looks a bit like Burdock (they are from the same family). When you smell a plant with such a warm fragrance think ‘digestive promoter’, ‘fluid drying’ and ‘stagnation clearing’.

Kutaj (H), Kureya (H)
The skin of the bark of this small tree is a very effective remedy for diarrhoea, piles and parasitical amoebic infections.

Kutaj (H), Kureya (H)
The skin of the bark of this small tree is a very effective remedy for diarrhoea, piles and parasitical amoebic infections.