Chitraka is known for stimulating digestive fire, hence it is given the name agni. Very useful in vitiated vata and kapha condition like recurrent and chronic rhinitis ,dry painful and itchy piles. It overcomes flatulence, edema, piles, cough, worms, diseases due to Vata and Kapha, hemorrhoids, and colic. Very hot potency not to be used in bleeding piles. Overdose may vitiate pitta and induce intoxication. Other Names: Ceylon Leadwort, Doctorbush, Chitrak Mool - Plumbago zeylanica Root
Chitraka is known for stimulating digestive fire, hence it is given the name agni. Very useful in vitiated vata and kapha condition like recurrent and chronic rhinitis ,dry painful and itchy piles. It overcomes flatulence, edema, piles, cough, worms, diseases due to Vata and Kapha, hemorrhoids, and colic. Very hot potency not to be used in bleeding piles. Overdose may vitiate pitta and induce intoxication. Other Names: Ceylon Leadwort, Doctorbush, Chitrak Mool - Plumbago zeylanica Root