Kattuvellari (Citrullus Calocynthis) Paikummatti

Harness potent wellness with Kattuvellari! 🌵 This vigorous vine bears unique “Bitter Apple” fruits, a cornerstone of powerful traditional remedies. 💊

Meet Kattuvellari: The Potent Medicinal Vine with a Powerful Bite 🍃

Step into the world of powerful herbal traditions with Kattuvellari, known to science as Citrullus Colocynthis. Also called Paikummatti or Bitter Apple, this is not your typical garden vine. This hardy, trailing plant is a cornerstone of ancient medicine, revered for its intense therapeutic properties. While its small, marbled fruits may resemble wild watermelons, they hold a concentrated power that commands both respect and careful handling.

Kattuvellari is a resilient, drought-tolerant creeper that thrives in warm, well-drained soils. It produces delicate green leaves and yellow flowers, eventually giving way to its signature fruit: a small, spherical gourd that is extremely bitter and potent. For generations, experienced practitioners have used minute, carefully prepared doses of its fruit and roots to create powerful remedies. ⚠️

A Note of Caution & Respect: This plant is a powerful botanical that should be handled with extreme care and knowledge. It is not for casual consumption or use without expert guidance. We offer it to those who study, practice, and deeply respect the potent forces of herbal medicine.

Key Characteristics of Kattuvellari:

• A Vine of Vigor: A fast-growing, sprawling plant that is perfectly adapted to hot and dry climates, making it a low-maintenance medicinal for suitable regions.

• Potent Medicinal Heritage: Its fruit is a legendary, powerful purgative and has been used in traditional systems for various specific, intense applications. Always consult an expert. 🧪

• Unique Ornamental Fruit: The marbled green and white fruits are visually striking and add a unique textural element to a medicinal garden.

• Drought Resistant: Once established, it requires very little water, embodying the principle that great strength often comes from resilient sources.

Ideal For: Advanced herbalists, practitioners of traditional medicine, botanical research gardens, and experienced gardeners seeking potent and historic medicinal plants.

Respect the Power. Cultivate with Knowledge.
Available exclusively for experienced practitioners at Ivy Paradise Online.