Vishaghna & Grahi (Anti-diarrheal) 👁 927 consultations

Kapittha

कपित्थ (Kapittha / Dadhittha / Kaitha)

Botanical: Limonia acidissima • Common: Wood Apple / Elephant Apple / Monkey Fruit

← Back to Herbs

Dravyaguna Bio-energetic Matrix

Classical pharmacological energetics from Charaka Samhita & Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.

Rasa (Taste)

Amla (Sour), Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet)

Virya (Potency)

Sheeta (Cooling)

Vipaka (Post-Digestive)

Madhura (Sweet) / Amla

Guna (Qualities)

Guru (Heavy), Ruksha (Dry)

Doshic Action Pacifies Vata & Pitta (Ripe fruit)

Tridoshic Modulation

Botanical Monograph & Classical Overview

Kapittha has a rock-hard woody shell encasing aromatic brown resinous pulp. Revered alongside Bilva, its pulp is one of the most effective astringent stabilizers for loose bowels and toxic diarrhea.

🎯 Therapeutic Indications & Health Benefits

Key clinical applications documented in clinical Ayurvedic literature.

• Chronic Amebic Dysentery & Stubborn Watery Diarrhea
• Classical Antidote for Snakebite & Animal Toxins (Vishaghna)
• Laryngeal Hoarseness, Hiccups & Throat Catarrh
• Breast Cancer Micro-environment Inhibition (Marmelosin)

⚠️ Precautions, Contraindications & Safe Usage

Extremely astringent; avoid in dry spastic constipation.

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.

📦 Products Formulated with Kapittha

Certified Ayurvedic formulations and medicines utilizing this classical botanical.

🌿

No published commercial products linked to Kapittha yet.

+ List Your Formulation Here

Personalized Guidance

Need Dosage Advice for Kapittha?

Consult licensed BAMS / MD Ayurvedic doctors on YouAyurveda for individualized Prakriti & Vikriti assessment.

Find Verified Ayurvedic Doctors →