Tag Line: Digestive Balance. Natural Comfort.
- Supports healthy digestion.
- Helps maintain metabolism balance.
- Supports appetite stimulation.
- Helps maintain digestive comfort.
- Traditionally used in Ayurveda for digestive wellness.
Botanical Information:
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Primary Botanical Name: Plumbago zeylanica
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Synonyms (Botanical): Plumbago alba
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Family: Plumbaginaceae
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Common Names: Ceylon Leadwort, White Leadwort, Doctorbush.
Hindi & Sanskrit Names:
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Hindi: Chitrak / Chitrakmool (चित्रक / चित्रकमूल)
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Sanskrit: Chitraka (चित्रक)
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English Meaning: Ceylon Leadwort Root
Part Used:
Ingredients:
- Chitrakmool (Plumbago zeylanica) Root Powder
Dosage:
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Powder (Churna): 250 mg – 1 gram daily (low dose recommended).
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Best Time: Before meals
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Take With: Honey, Warm water, Ghee (traditional use)
- Adjust the dosage as per your body's requirement or as per the advice of your practitioner.
- It is always advisable to take the advice of a healthcare provider/practitioner before taking any supplement.
Possible Indications (Traditional Ayurvedic Reference):
- Weak digestive fire
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- IBS, malabsorption syndrome
- Abdominal disorders, bloating
- Intestinal worm infestation
- Inflammatory conditions
- Obesity
Precautions:
- Consult healthcare professional during pregnancy or lactation.
- Individuals on medication should consult before use.
- Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Quality Specifications:
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- Made from carefully selected roots.
- Finely processed powder.
- Free from artificial additives.
- Hygienically processed and packed.
- Manufactured under controlled quality standards.
Ayurvedic Properties:
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Rasa (Taste): Katu (Pungent)
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Guna (Qualities): Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp)
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Virya (Potency): Ushna (Heating)
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Vipaka (Post-digestive Effect): Katu (Pungent)
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Dosha Effect: Traditionally considered supportive in balancing Kapha and Vata.
Other Traditional & Practical Uses:
- Used in classical Ayurvedic formulations like Chitrakadi preparations.
- Incorporated into herbal digestive tonics.
- Used in traditional detox and metabolic formulations.
- Included in nutraceutical and dietary supplement products.
- Studied in herbal and phytochemical research related to digestion and metabolism.