Kandan kathiri is a known herb in the Siddha medicine. It is also called in many names like Kandakari, Mullikai.Thorny Nightshade is a herb which is erect, sometimes woody at base, 50â70 cm tall, copiously armed with sturdy, needlelike, broad-based prickles Reduces the body odor which is caused by sweating.Heals the diseases such as asthma, respiratory diseases and colds.The root of the Kandan kathiri dissolves the kidney stones. HOW TO GROW: Mix Manure with soil (30:70),and this will help in germination of seeds. Care needs to be taken to see that the soil is clean from any weed or insect. Open the seed packet on a sheet of paper and put the seeds into the prepared soil to half inch of depth. While watering, sprinkling water through a sprinkler or manually using your hands. Germination may take place 10-18 days. Then you may transplant the seedlings to various pots or desired areas.