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Kutaja

कुटज (Kutaja / Giri Mallika / Kalinga)

Botanical: Holarrhena antidysenterica • Common: Kurchi Bark / Tellicherry Bark / Conessi

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Dravyaguna Bio-energetic Matrix

Classical pharmacological energetics from Charaka Samhita & Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.

Rasa (Taste)

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Virya (Potency)

Sheeta (Cooling)

Vipaka (Post-Digestive)

Katu (Pungent)

Guna (Qualities)

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)

Doshic Action Pacifies Kapha & Pitta

Tridoshic Modulation

Botanical Monograph & Classical Overview

Acharya Charaka designates Kutaja bark as the absolute sovereign for all forms of diarrhea and dysentery (Atisarahara). Its conessine steroidal alkaloid eliminates Entamoeba histolytica without harming beneficial gut bacteria.

🎯 Therapeutic Indications & Health Benefits

Key clinical applications documented in clinical Ayurvedic literature.

• Severe Amebic Dysentery & Bleeding Ulcerative Colitis
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrheal Subtype (IBS-D)
• Intestinal Helminthiasis & Mucus Stools (Ama Atisara)
• Crown of Classical Kutajarishta & Kutajaghan Vati

⚠️ Precautions, Contraindications & Safe Usage

Contraindicated in severe spastic constipation where bowels are dry.

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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