Kutaj Seed Powder (Holarrhena antidysenterica)

Kutaj seed powder is a valuable herbal remedy of significant importance and diverse applications in maintaining health and well-being. In Ayurveda, kutaj seeds are also called by the name of “Indrayava” because of their barley shape. It is of great value in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, and IBS. It can be used externally to clean wounds, as well as for skin conditions.

Furthermore, it balances Kapha and Pitta. For evening rise of temperature and post-fever debility, kutaja seed powder is given along with cumin and fennel seed powders with hot water. The main chemical components of kutaj beeja (seed) are Concessine, Holarhenine, Kurchine, ergosterol, and others, thus making it a herb of choice to maintain gut health.

• Rasa (Taste): Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
  
• Guna (qualities): Laghu (light), Rooksha (drying)
  
• Veerya (potency): Sheeta (coolant)
  
• Effect on Tridosha: Kapha and pitta balancing

Key Benefits:

• Treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, and IBS
• Maintain gut health
• Balances Kapha and Pitta
  
• Used externally to clean wounds

Ingredients:

• Kutaj seeds

Indications:

• Diarrhea, dysentery
• IBS
• Ulcerative colitis
• Hemorrhoids
• Fever, post-fever debility
• Indigestion

Contra-indications :

• None
  

Dosage/Usage:

Half a teaspoon (2-3 g) with warm water, once or twice a day before food.