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Chitraka

चित्रक

Leadwort · കൊടുവേലി

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Plumbago zeylanica. Root — Agni-deepana par excellence.

Classical properties

Sanskritचित्रक
EnglishLeadwort
Malayalamകൊടുവേലി
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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Disclaimer

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.

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