Makoy Churna | Makoy Powder | Kakamachi (काकमाची) Churna

Makoy Churna is a classical Ayurvedic formulation prepared from the dried plant of Makoy (Solanum nigrum), also known as Kakamachi in Sanskrit. As described in Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Makoy is renowned for its hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. It balances the Pitta and Kapha doshas, purifies the blood, and supports healthy liver and digestive function.

This churna helps manage common liver-related issues like jaundice, fatty liver, and sluggish digestion. It also provides relief in skin disorders, urinary problems, and fever associated with liver imbalance. Its cooling and mildly bitter nature makes it a potent detox herb in traditional Ayurvedic formulations.

📜 Ayurvedic Reference (Bhavaprakasha Nighantu – Guduchyadi Varga):

“काकमाची तिक्तकषाया शीतला पित्तशामिनी।
कुष्ठकासज्वरारुच्यतृष्णामेहार्तिनाशिनी॥”

Meaning:
Makoy is bitter and astringent in taste, cooling in nature, pacifies excess Pitta, and is beneficial in skin diseases (Kustha), cough (Kasa), fever (Jwara), loss of appetite (Aruchi), excessive thirst (Trishna), and urinary disorders (Meha).

✨ Key Benefits:

• Supports liver health and helps detoxify the system.

• Balances Pitta dosha and improves digestion.

• Useful in skin ailments and urinary disorders.

• Helps relieve inflammation, jaundice, and fever.

• Promotes natural cleansing and body rejuvenation.

🌿 Main Ingredient:

• Makoy (Solanum nigrum) Whole Plant Powder

⚖️ Dosage (As per Ayurvedic Practice):

1–2 grams twice daily with water or honey, or as directed by a physician.

Sanskrit Name: Kakamachi (काकमाची)
Botanical Name: Solanum nigrum Linn.
English Name: Black Nightshade
Common Indian Names:

• Hindi: Makoy / Makoya

• Sanskrit: Kakamachi

• Marathi: Kamoni

• Gujarati: Makoi

• Tamil: Manathakkali

• Telugu: Kamanchi / Kakamanchi

• Kannada: Kakmachi / Kamakasi

• Malayalam: Manithakkali

• Bengali: Kakmachi