Description
CHITRAKADI VATI
चित्रकं पिप्पलीमूलं द्वौ क्षारौ लवणानि च ।
व्योषं हिङ्ग्वजमोदां च चव्यं चैकत्र चूर्णयेत् ।। ९६ ।।
गुटिका मातुलुङ्गस्य दाडिमस्य रसेन वा ।
कृता विपाचयत्यामं दीपयत्याशु चानलम् । । ९७ ।।
(चरकसंहिता, चिकित्सास्थान, अध्याय १५; ९६-९७)
Definition-
Chitrakadi Vati is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation primarily used to enhance digestion
and improve metabolic processes. It typically contains ingredients like Chitrak
(Plumbago zeylanica), Black Pepper, Ginger, and other herbs that promote appetite,
alleviate gas, and support overall digestive health.
Ingredients-
Herbs Latin Name Part Used Quantity
1. Citraka Plumbago zeylanica Rt. 1 Part
2. Pippalimoola Piper longum Rt. 1 Part
3. Yava kshara 1 Part
4. Sarji Kshara 1 Part
5. Sauvarcala Lavana 1 Part
6. Saindhava Lavana 1 Part
7. Vida Lavana 1 Part
8. Samudra Lavana 1 Part
9. Audbhida Lavana 1 Part
10. Sunthi Zingiber officinale Rz. 1 Part
11. Maricha Piper nigrum Fr. 1 Part
12. Pippali Piper longum Fr. 1 Part
13. Hing Exd. 1 Part
14. Ajamoda Apium graveolens Fr. 1 Part
15. Cavya Piper chaba St. 1 Part
16. Dadima rasa Punica granatum Fr. Q.S. for mardana
Uses-
Agnimandya (Digestive impairment), Aamdosha (Products of impaired digestion and
metabolism/consequences of Ama), Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome).
Dosage & Anupan-
4 to 6 tablets per day in divided doses with water or directed by Ayurveda Consultant.
Side Effects-
Generally ayurveda medicines do not have any side effects but it may cause Gastric
irritation, Loss of appetite if taken in excessive amount.
Shelf Life-
It lasts upto 1 year to 3 years from manufacture date if kept in air tight containers.
Reference-
1.Charaksamhita, Chikitsasthan
2.Ayurveda Sar Sangrah
3.API vol I
Related Articles-
1.Role Of Chitrakadi Vati in Grahani Roga-
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348704184_ROLE_OF_CHITRAKADI_VATI_I
N_GRAHANI_ROGA
2.Evaluation of the role of Chitrakadi Vati in the management of Bandhyatva w.s.r to
anovulation (as a consequence of unruptured follicle)-
https://journals.lww.com/aayu/abstract/2009/30040/evaluation_of_the_role_of_chitrakad
i_vati_in_the.4.aspx
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