Overview
Product Description:
Reference: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India or FSSAI
Category: Ekal Churna (Single Herb Powder)
Form: Fine powder
Botanical Name: PLUMBAGO ZEYLANICA.
Sanskrit Name: Agni, Vahni, Jvalanākhya, Kṛṣṇu, Hutāśa, Dahana, Hutabhuk, Sikhī.
Common Name: Agiyachit, Agnachit, Chita,Lead war (Leadwort),Chitrakmula,Chira, Chitra,Chitramula, Vahni, Bilichitramoola.Chitra, Shatranja,Vellakeduveli, Thumpokkoduveli,Chitraka,Chitamula, Chitoparu,Chitra,Chitramoolam, Kodiveli,Chitramulam,Sheetraj Hindi, Cheetah.
Part Used: Dried Root
Dose: 3 - 6 gm
Rasapanchak (Properties):
Rasa : Kaṭu (Pungent)
Guṇa : Laghu, Rūkṣa, Tīkṣṇa (Light, Dry, Sharp)
Vīrya : Uṣṇa (Hot potency)
Vipāka : Kaṭu (Pungent post-digestive effect)
Karma : Dīpana – stimulates digestive fire
Pācana – digests āma
Grāhī – absorbent
Kaphavātahara – reduces Kapha and Vata
Arśohara – relieves piles
Śūlahara – relieves pain/colic
Śothahara – reduces swelling/inflammation
Disclaimer
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guideline is based on Ayurvedic classical principles and intended for educational use. Practitioners should use their clinical judgment, patient assessment, and individualised protocol before prescribing in actual clinical settings.