Chitrak Scientific Name
Plumbago zeylanica
Chitrak Other Names
English: Leadwort
Latin: Plumbago Zeylanica
Arabian: Sheetaraj
Frsi: Sheetar
Hindi: Chitraka, Cheet, Chita
Sanskrit: Chitrak
Latin: Plumbago Zeylanica
Arabian: Sheetaraj
Frsi: Sheetar
Hindi: Chitraka, Cheet, Chita
Sanskrit: Chitrak
What is Chitrak ?
Chitrak, is known as Rasayana in Ayurveda. It is a digestive and carminative herb that is used to treat indigestion, constipation and piles. It has antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-viral properties that stimulate and enhance immune response. It is also a known anti-inflammatory and used in treatment of arthritis.
Common forms of Chitrak
Powder, Tablet, Syrup
Chitrak is commonly used for:
- Addictions
- Canker Sores
- Treating indigestion
- Treating piles
- Promoting weight-loss
- Treating Rheumatic arthritis
- Mananging high cholesterol
- Curing scabies
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Gallstones (cholelithiasis)
- Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Chitrak Dosage
Powder: 2-3 gm daily or as prescribed. a day or as recommended by a physician.
Tablet: 1-2 gm mostly in divided doses daily or as prescribed.
Syrup: 5-10 ml mostly in divided doses daily or as prescribed.
Tablet: 1-2 gm mostly in divided doses daily or as prescribed.
Syrup: 5-10 ml mostly in divided doses daily or as prescribed.
Chitrak Side-effects and Warnings
Common side-effects: Stomach upsets like diarrhea and skin rashes.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Can induce menstruation and cause miscarriage. Avoid.
Children: Not known.
Warning:
Might contain some components that can be toxic if taken in high doses. Consult a doctor.
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