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Chitrak · Chitraka
Plumbago zeylanica — A fiery root the classics call one of the strongest igniters of digestive fire — used in tiny, properly prepared doses for stubborn slow digestion.
Classical properties (Dravyaguna)
Rasa (taste): Pungent
Virya (potency): Strongly heating
Vipaka (post-digestive): Pungent
Dosha effect: Pacifies Kapha and Vata; increases Pitta
Parts used: Root (purified)
Key benefits
- Powerfully kindles Agni
- Clears Ama (metabolic residue)
- Supports weight management
- Classical use in piles and sluggish gut
Conditions this herb helps with
Each links to our full guide — causes, home remedies, diet and when to see a doctor.
How to use at home
Only as an ingredient of classical formulations (like Chitrakadi Vati) from a reputable pharmacy — not as a home single herb.
Typical safe range: Per formulation label, with practitioner guidance
Precautions: Strong and heating: avoid in pregnancy, ulcers, bleeding disorders and high Pitta. Must be properly purified. Always inform your physician about herbs you take alongside prescribed medicines, and never stop prescriptions on your own.