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Sanskrit name: Chitraka
Botanical name: Plumbago zeylanica
Habitat: It s found widely in the tropical region of Asia and Africa
Energetics:
- Rasa (taste): Pungent
- Virya (action): Heating
- Vipaka (post-digestive effects): Pungent
- Dosha (Constitution): Balances Kapha and vata, aggravates pitta
General information
Leadwort is rich in Plumbagin and therefore is used in various medicinal preparations. It speeds up the process of healing wounds. It regulates metabolism and helps in treating gastrointestinal diseases.
