Chitraka
चित्रक
Leadwort · കൊടുവേലി
About
Plumbago zeylanica. Root — Agni-deepana par excellence.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | चित्रक |
|---|---|
| English | Leadwort |
| Malayalam | കൊടുവേലി |
| Rasa (taste) | katu |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Indigestion, anorexia, hemorrhoids, splenomegaly.
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.