Chitrak (Leadwort)
Plumbago zeylanica
A heating Ayurvedic root used in small amounts to kindle weak digestion ('agni').
Traditional use (ayurveda): A heating Ayurvedic root used in small amounts to kindle weak digestion ('agni').
A heating Ayurvedic root used in small amounts to kindle weak digestion ('agni').
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A heating Ayurvedic root used in small amounts to kindle weak digestion ('agni').
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Irritant in larger doses; can blister skin and harm the gut. Avoid in pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
- Ulcers or inflamed gut
Irritant in larger doses; can blister skin and harm the gut. Avoid in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.