Black Stone Flower (Kalpasi) is commonly found in any markets or with spice smiths and it is used in many dishes in India. Similar to those of sweet pepper it has quite mild aromatic flavor it is not only used for aromas in soup preparations but also used as soup thickeners. It is often used in meat dishes.
They act as a biological indicators of air pollution. It is a good pain reliever and also promotes early healing. It is a good pain reliever and also promotes early healing of wounds sue to its bitter taste. It helps treating the skin related problem due to its cold potency. It helps in reducing any kind of inflammation in body.

A good pain reliever, Kalpasi helps heal wounds. It helps treat skin problems and reduces inflammation. It has antibacterial activity and is effective against protozoans. It improves digestion and helps suppress respiratory disorders. It tones up urinary tract and helps maintain body temperature. With its mild aromatic flavour, Kalpasi is used to add aroma to soup preparations and also as a soup thickener. It is often used in meat dishes. Kalpasi is also used as food by many cultures around the world.