Essence Plumbago Zeylanica Root Powder, Ceylon Leadwort, Chitrak Mool, Chitrakmool
Our Plumbago Zeylanica Root Powder, also known as Indian leadwort or Chitrak Mool, is a finely ground powder made from the root of the Plumbago Zeylanica, it can be used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine for its various health benefits, including aiding digestion, improving metabolism, and supporting respiratory health.
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Additional Information about Plumbago Zeylanica Root
- Hygienically Packed
- FSSAI Approved
- Plumbago Indica Root Powder
Product Details
This pack contains naturally dried Plumbago Zeylanica Root Powder in powder form, freshly grounded, and hygienically packed on an order basis. The herb comes with 24 months expiry, with a zip, airlocked and reusable packet to avoid air contamination.
Indian Leadwort Uses
Leadwort or chitrak mool powder is used to treat leprosy, inflammation, piles, and worms, or as recommended or consulted by the doctor before use.
Common Names of Plumbago Indica Root
Leadwort scientific name is Plumbago Zeylanica, some other common names are chitrak mool, ceylon leadwort, doctorbush, Chitavur, and Chitamulamu. It is a very useful herb in Ayurveda for cardiac, nervous, and hepatic disorders.
FAQs
What are the health benefits?
The root of the plant is acrid and stimulant, it is useful in inducing copious perspiration and in promoting salivation. It strengthens the stomach and aids in its action. Its leaves are almost tasteless, have hard cellulose and are slightly mucilaginous.
How to use it?
Inflammation – Application of warm paste of Ceylon Leadwort and Devadaru pounded with cow’s urine reduces swelling.
Filariasis – Application of Ceylon Leadwort or Devadaru paste is beneficial.
Sprue - Ceylon Leadwort 1tsp twice daily is given.
Piles – Paste of Ceylon Leadwort twak is applied within a jar and curd or buttermilk is prepared in that jar. Daily consumption of curd or buttermilk is recommended.
Cough & Cold - Ceylon Leadwort leha and Ceylon Leadwort haritaki are best remedy for kasa and pratishyay.
Obesity – Intake of Ceylon Leadwort root powder with honey followed by wholesome diet.
What is the recommended dose?
Powder: 1 to 2gm
What are the side effects?
Plumbagin the main active constituent of Ceylon Leadwort is a powerful irritant, topical application of Ceylon Leadwort root or any other part produces redness and blisters. If taken internally in large doses, it produces abdominal colicky pain, increased perspiration, redness and itching of skin, dilated pupils, feeble pulse, gasping respiration, hypotonia, myotonia, collapse, and death.