Chitrak
₹175.00
चित्रक – Chitra – Chira
Chita, Chitramulika, Agechit, Safaid-sitarak, Ceylon leadwort
Plumbago zeylanica
Chitrak Plant Roots
100gm
Description
Chitrak Laden with powerful carminative, anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac, libido-stimulant, expectorant, diuretic, androgenic, analgesic, spermatogenic, anti-convulsant, anti-amnesiac, adaptogenic, anti-pyretic, muscle-relaxant properties, Chitrak is extensively used for the treatment and management of digestive disorders
Health Benefits
- Supports healthy digestion & appetite
- Promotes digestion of fats & absorption of nutrients
- Supports healthy function of liver & spleen
- Supports optimal weight management & removal of toxin
- Helpful as an aphrodisiac, libido-stimulant,
Dosage
- Take about 1 gm twice a day or as directed by the ayurvedic practitioner.
1. Charaka Saṁhitā – Citraka Mūla in Dīpana–Pācana & Gulma
Sanskrit Śloka
चित्रकं तीक्ष्णमुष्णं च दीपनीयं विशेषतः।
आमगुल्मप्रशमनं कफवातविनाशनम्॥
Meaning
Citraka, sharp and hot in potency, powerfully kindles digestion; it alleviates Āma and abdominal masses and destroys Kapha–Vāta.
Table-1.Clinical Takeaway (Ayurvedic Perspective)
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Rasa | Kaṭu |
| Guṇa | Laghu, Rūkṣa, Tīkṣṇa |
| Vīrya | Uṣṇa |
| Vipāka | Kaṭu |
| Karma | Dīpana, Pācana, Āmaghna, Kaphavātahara |
| Best Indications | Poor digestion, Āma, piles, Grahaṇī, abdominal masses |
| Part Used | Root (Mūla) |
| Classical Domain | Agnimāndya, Grahaṇī & Gulma Cikitsā |
Table 2. Summary of Classical Ayurvedic Actions (Sanskrit Karma)
| Karma | Meaning |
|---|---|
| दीपण | Digestive stimulant |
| पाचन | Digests Āma |
| लेखन | Scraping |
| भेदन | Purgative |
| वातकफहर | Vāta–Kapha pacifier |
Table 3. Doṣa Action vs Systems Biology Interpretation
| Doṣa Action | Biomedical Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Kapha-Śāmaka | Lipid reduction |
| Vāta-Śāmaka | Improved gut motility |
| Pitta-vardhaka | Thermogenic |
| Lekhana | Metabolic detoxification |
Table 4. Safety and Toxicology
| Classical Warning | Modern Correlate |
|---|---|
| Excess dose | Severe gastric irritation |
| Pregnancy | Contraindicated |
| Pitta prakṛti | Use cautiously |
| Pediatric use | Avoid internal use |
Table 5. Dosage, Part Used, Indications, Best Time, and Therapeutic Benefits
| Part Used | Ayurvedic Dosage (Adults) | Indication | Best Time | Therapeutic Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root powder | 125–500 mg | Mandāgni | Morning | Agnidīpana |
| Decoction | 30–50 ml | Āma | Morning | Detoxification |
| Medicated ghee | As prescribed | Grahaṇī | After meals | Digestive support |
| Polyherbal formulation | As per label | Obesity | After meals | Lekhana |
6. Scientific Interpretation Summary
The Ayurvedic attributes of Chitraka Mūla—Kaṭu Rasa, Tīkṣṇa–Rūkṣa Guṇa, Uṣṇa Vīrya, Kaṭu Vipāka, and Agnidīpana–Lekhana Karma—closely align with modern evidence demonstrating plumbagin-mediated digestive stimulation, metabolic activation, antimicrobial action, and anti-inflammatory effects, emphasizing the need for strict dose control.
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Take care: Store in a cool and dry place. Avoid direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach from Children
Cautions:
- Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
- If you are pregnant, lactating, taking medication, under medical supervision or under age of 18 it is advisable to consult a
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