| Dravya | Kataka |
| General Classification | Udbhija |
| Synonyms | Kataka |
| Katakaphala | |
| Botanical Name | Strychnos potatorum Linn.(Loganiaceae) |
| Useful Part | Beeja |
| Period of Collection | Yathaaritu |
| Specific Classification | Audbhid |
| Oshadhi | |
| Perennial | |
| Tree | |
| Vaanaspatya | |
| Vishaghna Mahaakashaaya | |
| Rasa | Madhura |
| Kashaaya | |
| Veerya | S`heeta |
| Vipaaka | Madhura |
| Gun`a | Guru |
| Karma | Chakshushya |
| Route of Administration | Abhyantara |
| Baahya | |
| Indicated in Vyaadhi | Atisaara |
| Netra Roga | |
| Prameha | |
| Effect On Dosha | Kaphaghna |
| Vaataghna | |
| Maatraa | 1-3 Mashaka |
| Classical Description | It purifies water. It induces emesis in a dose of 6 gm. |
Last updated on April 9th, 2021 at 11:42 am