Chitrak Root / Chitrakmool — Natural & Powder

Chitrak / Chitrakmool (चित्रक / चित्रक मूल) is the dried root of Plumbago zeylanica L., a medicinal plant recognized in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Jadibuti Store offers this product in Natural root pieces and Powder forms.

Product at a Glance

What Is Chitrak?

Chitrak is an Ayurvedic root drug obtained from Plumbago zeylanica. Kew Plants of the World Online accepts Plumbago zeylanica L. as the botanical species. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia and National Medicinal Plants Board also recognize this plant under Chitraka/Chitrak, with the root as the principal medicinal raw material.

Which Plant Part Is Sold?

This Jadibuti Store listing is specifically for Chitrak Root / Chitrakmool. NMPB lists Chitrakmool as the trade drug and identifies roots among the parts used. The Natural variant therefore refers to dried root material, while the Powder variant is the ground form of the same commercial root drug.

White Chitrak vs Red Chitrak

The name “Chitrak” is used in trade for more than one Plumbago species and colour form. This Jadibuti Store listing is specifically identified as Plumbago zeylanica L., commonly associated with White Leadwort. Do not assume that red Chitrak / Plumbago indica or other Plumbago material is interchangeable with this product.

Verified Ayurvedic Properties

The following partial Ayurvedic profile is published in a CCRAS Ayurveda Aahara compendium for Chitraka — Plumbago zeylanica root. Only the directly supported fields are shown.

Names in Different Languages / Systems

Only names supported by official pharmacopoeial or NMPB records are included here.

Ayurvedic & Traditional Context

Chitraka is a long-established Ayurvedic raw drug and appears in classical formulations. The traditional context is educational only. This page does not convert classical indications into claims that the retail root will diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

Available Forms

• Natural: dried Chitrak root pieces.
• Powder: ground Chitrak root.

How to Use or Prepare

Chitrak is a potent Ayurvedic root, so this page does not publish a generic self-dosing schedule. For internal or therapeutic use, use it only under qualified Ayurvedic or healthcare guidance and in the appropriate formulation and quantity.

Quality & Identification

NMPB describes dried Chitrak roots as brown and striated externally, with the inner root lighter in colour. Natural root pieces can vary in size, colour and thickness between batches. Powder may also show natural shade variation. Avoid material with visible mould, excessive moisture or obvious foreign matter.

Storage

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Use a dry spoon for powder.

Important Precautions

• Chitrak is a potent medicinal root and should not be treated as an everyday food ingredient.
• NMPB material describes Chitrak among herbs with strong traditional actions, including an abortifacient action. Pregnant users should avoid medicinal use unless specifically directed by a qualified clinician.
• Do not self-use large quantities or prolonged courses based on internet advice.
• People taking medicines, managing a medical condition, breastfeeding, or considering use for children should seek qualified professional guidance.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Why Buy Chitrak Root From Jadibuti Store?

• Exact plant-part clarity: the listing clearly states that the material sold is Chitrak root / Chitrakmool.
• Exact botanical identity: the product is identified as Plumbago zeylanica L.
• White-vs-red Chitrak clarity: the page does not blur P. zeylanica with red Chitrak / P. indica.
• Two practical forms: Natural root and Powder variants are available.
• Actual product photography: product-specific images show the supplied material.
• Transparent safety information: potency and pregnancy-related caution are stated without exaggerated cure claims.

Purchase Decision Support

Choose this listing if you specifically need Chitrak Root / Chitrakmool of Plumbago zeylanica. If your requirement is red Chitrak, bark, another Plumbago species, an extract or a finished formulation, this listing should not be treated as interchangeable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chitrak?

Chitrak is an Ayurvedic root drug obtained from Plumbago zeylanica L., family Plumbaginaceae.

Which plant part is sold by Jadibuti Store?

This listing is for Chitrak root / Chitrakmool in Natural and Powder forms.

What is the botanical name of Chitrak?

The botanical identity of this listing is Plumbago zeylanica L.

Is this White Chitrak or Red Chitrak?

This listing is Plumbago zeylanica, commonly associated with White Leadwort. Red Chitrak is commonly linked with another Plumbago species and should not be assumed to be the same material.

What are the other names of Chitrak?

Official records include Chitraka/Citraka, Chitra, Chira, Chita, Sheetraj and the trade name Chitrakmool.

What is the difference between Natural and Powder?

Natural means dried root pieces. Powder is the ground form of the same commercial root material.

Can I take Chitrak powder daily on my own?

A universal self-dose is not appropriate for a potent root such as Chitrak. For medicinal use, follow qualified professional guidance, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, childhood, medication use or an existing health condition.

Reference note: Botanical identity is based on Kew Plants of the World Online. Ayurvedic identity is supported by the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India / PCIM&H. Root identity, Hindi/Unani/trade names and cultivation details are supported by NMPB. The partial Rasa/Guna/Virya profile is taken from a CCRAS Ayurveda Aahara compendium entry matching Chitraka, Plumbago zeylanica and root.

Disclaimer: This page provides product identity, buying information and traditional-use context. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.