Health Benefits of Chitraka (Plumbago Zeylanica)
Chitraka is mentioned in many digestion-related problems, piles, diarrhea, dysentery, bleeding disorders, worms, and many more.
The plant has alkaloids, coumarins, flavonoids, naphthoquinones, phenolic compounds, steroids, saponins, triterpenoids, and tannins.
This herb has digestive, anti-diarrheal, anti-haemorrhoidal, astringent, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, hepatoprotective, anthelmintic, carminative, and antihyperlipidemic properties.
Diarrhea and dysentery: As an astringent and absorbent, it is beneficial in the treatment of diarrhea.
Carminative: It is useful in the treatment of flatulence and belching.
Digestive: It promotes digestion and improves appetite in people suffering from anorexia and indigestion.
Diabetes: Leadwort reduces sugar levels well in many metabolic diseases, especially diabetes.
Liver disorders: This medicinal plant increases liver enzymes and detoxification as well.
Piles: It reduces the bleeding from piles as well as improving digestion and subsequently hemorrhoids.
Worm infestation: The herb paralyzes and eradicates worms.
Pain: Especially in arthritic pain, Chitraka can treat pain and inflammation.
Cough and the common cold: The mucolytic and expectorant properties of this plant make it useful for the treatment of colds and coughs.
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