Chitrakmool or White Leadwort [Bot name – Plumbago zeylanica] plant is said to be growing wild in Bengal, UP, Southern India, and Ceylon. Plumbago zeylanica is a perennial under a shrub, 1.5–2.0 m tall, with ram-bling branches and its growth occurs during the rainy season and ceases in the post-flowering stage. Chitrak can be grown as an intercrop with many fruit trees, for example, guava, mango, or citrus orchards.
As per Ayurveda, Chitrak is Pungent, Hot, and Dry in Potency and has Vatta/ Kapha pacifying properties. Chitrak is found to be ideal for digestion of heavy foods, and toxins, and increasing appetizing. Ayurveda mentions its properties as the removal of toxins from the Skin by way of increased sweating & healthy metabolism to remove unwanted fats. Hence Chitrak supports lean muscles and healthy Intestine functions, to activate weight management. Chitrak is also found to be useful during the inflammatory stage of the Spleen or Liver.
Chitrak promotes the monthly flow of menses when taken in the recommended dosage and is better avoided during pregnancy or lactation. Chitrak may be beneficial for Piles and intestinal disturbances where the formation of healthy stools is a problem. Chitrak supports healthy Liver cell functions and low bacterial or viral load.
The main active compound in the plant Chitrak is plumbagin, which has been shown to possess several pharmacological activities including suppressing harmful bacteria load, relief from muscles spasm, and digestive actions. Scientific studies on animals of Chitrak extract have shown promising antioxidant activity to protect against cellular damage.
Chitrakmool or Plumbago Rosea root. Useful as Uterine stimulant, and digestive. The bruised root is tempered with a little bland oil or in the form of liniment used as a rubefacient application in joint pain.
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