Chitrakadi Paste (Chitrakadi Kalka)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Classical formulation
Modern description
A paste used to balance Vata, improve digestion, and relieve constipation, typically consumed with ghee, milk, or sweet foods.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Agni Mandya (digestive impairment)
- Ajeerna (indigestion)
- Adhmana (abdominal distension)
- Gulma (abdominal tumor)
- Pleeha Vriddhi (splenomegaly)
- Arsha (hemorrhoids)
- Krumi (intestinal worms)
Classical indications
- Vata conditions
- Dry bowels
- Weak digestion
Karma
- Deepana (digestive stimulant)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (balances Vata and Kapha doshas)
- Shoola Prashamana (pain reliever)
- Krimighna (anti-helminthic)
Key ingredients
- Chitraka
- Pippali
- Shunthi
- Maricha
- Ajwain
- Chavya
- Hingu
- Yava Kshara
- Vida Lavana
Adult dose
1-3 grams, once or twice daily
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams, once or twice a day
Preparation steps
- Take all the ingredients in the specified quantity.
- Powder the ingredients separately.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients thoroughly.
- Add a sufficient quantity of water to make a paste (kalka).
- Store in airtight container away from sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Severe diarrhea
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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