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Chitraka

चित्रक (Chitraka / Agnika)

Botanical: Plumbago zeylanica • Common: Ceylon Leadwort / Fire Plant

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Dravyaguna Bio-energetic Matrix

Classical pharmacological energetics from Charaka Samhita & Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.

Rasa (Taste)

Katu (Intensely Pungent)

Virya (Potency)

Ushna (Extremely Heating)

Vipaka (Post-Digestive)

Katu (Pungent)

Guna (Qualities)

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp & Piercing)

Doshic Action Pacifies Kapha & Vata; strongly increases Pitta

Tridoshic Modulation

Botanical Monograph & Classical Overview

Chitraka is regarded in Ayurveda as the physical manifestation of digestive fire on earth. Rich in plumbagin, it incinerates stubborn endotoxins, clears atheromatous plaques, and revitalizes gastric secretion.

🎯 Therapeutic Indications & Health Benefits

Key clinical applications documented in clinical Ayurvedic literature.

• Supreme Kindler of Digestive Fire (Agni-Deepana)
• Chronic Resistant Hemorrhoids & Anorectal Polyps
• Obesity & Fatty Liver Infiltration
• Spleen Congestion, Vitiligo & Skin Leucoderma

⚠️ Precautions, Contraindications & Safe Usage

Toxic in overdose. Strictly contraindicated in pregnancy (abortifacient) and bleeding ulcers.

Statutory Health Disclaimer: The botanical and energetic descriptions provided on this page are for classical educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional clinical medical advice, diagnosis, or prescription. Consult a qualified, registered Ayurvedic doctor before introducing therapeutic dosages.

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