Kaknasa / Baghnakhi (काकनासा)

Choose your form and pack

• Listed forms: Natural
• Pack options: 100g, 200g, 400g and 900g
• Material / part: Photographed horned fruit pods; supplied part requires confirmation

First confirm the required plant part. Whole pods and separated seeds are different materials, even when sellers use the same common name. Then select the needed pack weight.

What the product photos show

The photos show dark, hard, curved horned fruit pods. They are not a photograph of separated cleaned seeds. Natural colour and shape can vary.

Traditional reference context

IISc records the regional names Baghnakhi, Bichu and Hathajori for Martynia annua. A part-specific Ayurvedic monograph and property set have not been verified for the supplied material; those fields are omitted.

What is Kaknasa / Baghnakhi?

The names are associated here with Martynia annua L. Confirm the botanical identity and plant part rather than relying on a common name alone.

Do the photos show seeds or pods?

They show horned fruit pods. They do not show separate cleaned seeds.

Will I receive pods or separated seeds?

The selector says Natural but does not distinguish pods from separated seeds. Ask the store to confirm the supplied part before placing the order.

Which weights are offered?

The current Natural options are 100g, 200g, 400g and 900g. Pack weight does not resolve the plant-part question.

Can the name alone establish an Ayurvedic dose?

No. A part-specific reference and individual suitability must be established; no medicinal dose is supplied on this page.

How should I store the material?

Keep sealed in a cool, dry place. Inspect the received material and resolve any mismatch in identity or part before use.

Reference sources

• Kew POWO: Martynia annua
• IISc India Flora: names and species reference
• IISc Karnataka flora: Kannada name

Reference sources explain names and material context; they are not a certificate for the supplied pack. No treatment outcome or unverified certification is promised.

Kaknasa / Baghnakhi / काकनासा — Kaknasa / Baghnakhi is listed in Natural form. The botanical reference associated with these names is Martynia annua L. The current photos show horned fruit pods; confirm whether your supplied pack contains pods or separated seeds before ordering.

Identity and names

Martynia annua L.; accepted Kew taxon and IISc name association. Supplied pods versus separated seeds not confirmed.

Are Bichu and Baghnakhi names for this reference plant?

IISc records Bichu and Baghnakhi for Martynia annua. Common names may overlap, so use the botanical name and plant part when checking a product.

Use, storage and precautions

Ask the store to confirm the supplied part before any preparation. This listing does not provide a universal medicinal dose or certify a seed-specific monograph.

For medicinal use, consult a qualified practitioner who can check the exact material, suitability and dose. Do not self-dose during pregnancy or breastfeeding, give an unidentified herb to children, or combine it with medicines without professional advice.

Store sealed in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Check the received pack label and selected quantity. For help choosing raw material, read the raw herb buying guide, or contact Jadibuti Store before ordering.

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