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THE AYURVEDIC INGREDIENT GUIDE

Chitrak

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Appetite & Digestion

Chitrak

Plumbago zeylanica

Chitrak root is used in Ayurvedic preparations for appetite and digestion, with careful attention to preparation and amount.

Medicinal & Wellness Uses

  • Digestive warmth: Known in Ayurveda for Deepana-Pachana, the traditional appetite and digestive roles.
  • Appetite care: Included in measured oral preparations for digestive support.

Standalone Use vs. Formulated Use

Using the Herb Alone

Raw Chitrak root and concentrated extracts are strongly active and can irritate skin or the digestive tract. Use a labelled preparation under qualified guidance.

How Our Formulation Combines Ingredients

The capsule combines a stated amount of root extract with the other named ingredients. Follow its directions rather than adding raw root or increasing the dose.

Purpose in Our Products

Find in 1 preparationArshharan Capsules ↗

Each 500 mg capsule contains, as printed on the supplied panel.Added for traditional digestive support
Chitrak root extract joins Haritaki, Safed jeera and the other ingredients in the complete oral capsule.

Directions and care

Avoid Chitrak-containing preparations during pregnancy. Use under qualified guidance and do not increase the labelled dose.

Sources & photo creditState Medicinal Plants Board Kerala: Chitrak ↗Source reference ↗

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