In this fast paced world every third person is suffering from Indigestion (when the food remain undigested or is not digested properly), which is the root cause for all the ailments to take place. Indigestion or Upset Stomach or also called as Dyspepsia is a condition which describes abdominal discomfort. It is not a disease but a group of symptoms that includes lack of appetite, nausea, constipation, abdominal gas, heart burn and belching etc. For sudden relief people are using antacids and so many allopathic medicines which is not a permanent care and have more chances for reoccurring of same symptoms again and again.
But if we talk about Ayurveda, Science of life – This undigested food is termed as AMA (Endotoxins) that is formed when AGNI that is the digestive enzymes are not stimulated properly. This undigested food leads to many major autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and nephrotic syndrome etc.
AMA PACHAN (Digestion of the Food) is how we can improve the indigestion, for this the wonderful drug CHITRAKA is mentioned in our Ayurvedic texts.
- Latin Name : Plumbago zeylanica
- Family : Plumbaginaceae
- Sanskrit Name : Agni, Dahana, Anika
- Hindi Name : Cheeta
- English Name : Leadwort
- Bengali Name: Chita
- Marathi Name: Chitramul
- Arabian Name: Sheetaraj
- Tamil Name: Chittiri
- Gujrati Name: Chitro
Description
It is a plant that grows all over the year; up to the height of 3 to 6 feet.
- Leaves: Its leaves are dark green in color, ovate in shape, are about 2 to3 inches in length and are 1 to 1.5 inches wide.
- Flowers: Flowers are white in color with five petals.
- Root: Its root is light brown in color from outside and is white from inside.
Part Used
Moola (Root)
Origin
Found generally in South East Asia and in Madhya Pradesh.
Physical Properties
- Ras (Taste): Katu (Bitter)
- Guna (Properties): Laghu (Light), Tikshan (Piercing)
- Viraya (Action): Ushna (Hot potency)
- Vipaka (Post digestive effect): Katu (Undergoes pungent taste conversion after digestion)
- Dosha: It pacifies Kapha and Vata dosha.
Chemical Properties
The Chemical Constituents Chitraka Contains are as follows:
- Plumbagin
- 3 – Chloroplumbagin
- Plumbagic Acid
- Isozeylinone
- Glucose
- Fructose
- Aspartic Acid
- Hydroxyproline
Indications and Uses
The main indication of Chitraka is in indigestion, as it strengthens the digestion by its DIPAN and PACHAN karma (it works on the stimulation of the digestive enzymes).
As it is said “The healthy stomach is nothing, if it is not conservative “, so to make it more viable PLANET AYURVEDA introduces a unique product, which will help you to deal with all the digestive troubles in such a way that it does not reoccur.
PLANET AYURVEDA brings to you, CHITRAKADI VATI which helps in curing all the stomach related ailments like indigestion, nausea, abdominal cramps etc. This is a wonderful poly herbal classical preparation that contains Chitraka and many other effective herbs. Chitrakadi Vati helps in stimulation of digestive fire and digests Ama or toxins that are the root cause for almost all ailments. It increases Pitta and balances vata in the stomach therefore stimulates gastric juices also. Chitrakadi Vati is a wonderful medicine that enhances the digestion and clears the channel by throwing out toxins from the body. This formulation along with Chitraka also contains other beneficial herbs like Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Black Pepper (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum) and Chavak (Piper chaba) etc .Chitrakadi Vati is indicated in problems like lack of appetite, acidic reflex, pain in the abdomen, loss of appetite and abdominal gas etc.
Chitrakadi Vati
Pack Size: Per Bottles of Chitrakadi Vati contains 120 tablets.
Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.
Side Effects: No Side effects can be used with other herbal supplements, vitamins or other herbal remedies or natural products.
Other Properties of Chitraka
- It has Anti-Microbial activities: The plant extract possesses anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti larvicidal properties.
- Strengthen the Immunity: The chemical constituent plumbagin helps in improvising the immune system of the person who consumes the plant extract.
- Anti-oxidant properties: The presence of anti-oxidant in Chitraka is more than enough to counter the effect of toxins.
- Anti-Inflammatory properties: Extracts of Chitraka contains anti-inflammatory properties which are very useful in diseases like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Chitraka is used in skin diseases, leprosy and diarrhea.
- It is highly beneficial in Obesity as it help in flushing out toxins from the body to clear the channels.
- Chitraka is a renowned Rasayana (The one which rejuvenates).
- This herb is also considered as liver tonic that enhances the liver metabolism.
- Plant extract helps in lowering down the high cholesterol level.
- It is even helpful in healing wounds as when given in combination with Devdaru it speeds up the healing process.
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