{"product_id":"chitrak-root","title":"Chitrak Root \/ Chitrakmool | चित्रक मूल | Plumbago zeylanica","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eChitrak Root \/ Chitrakmool — Natural \u0026amp; Powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChitrak \/ Chitrakmool (चित्रक \/ चित्रक मूल)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the dried root of \u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e L., a medicinal plant recognized in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Jadibuti Store offers this product in \u003cstrong\u003eNatural root pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePowder\u003c\/strong\u003e forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon \/ Trade Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChitrak \/ Chitrakmool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHindi Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eचित्रक \/ चित्रा \/ चिरा\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAyurvedic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChitraka \/ Citraka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish \/ Trade Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Leadwort; Ceylon Leadwort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccepted Botanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlumbaginaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Sold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot \/ Chitrakmool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Root; Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g, 200 g, 400 g and 900 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Chitrak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChitrak is an Ayurvedic root drug obtained from \u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e. Kew Plants of the World Online accepts \u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Plant Part Is Sold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Jadibuti Store listing is specifically for \u003cstrong\u003eChitrak Root \/ Chitrakmool\u003c\/strong\u003e. NMPB lists Chitrakmool as the trade drug and identifies \u003cstrong\u003eroots\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite Chitrak vs Red Chitrak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name “Chitrak” is used in trade for more than one \u003cem\u003ePlumbago\u003c\/em\u003e species and colour form. This Jadibuti Store listing is specifically identified as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly associated with White Leadwort. Do not assume that red Chitrak \/ \u003cem\u003ePlumbago indica\u003c\/em\u003e or other \u003cem\u003ePlumbago\u003c\/em\u003e material is interchangeable with this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVerified Ayurvedic Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following partial Ayurvedic profile is published in a CCRAS Ayurveda Aahara compendium for \u003cstrong\u003eChitraka — \u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e root\u003c\/strong\u003e. Only the directly supported fields are shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTikta (bitter), Katu (pungent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuksha (dry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUshna (hot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVipaka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published here because a directly applicable authoritative value was not verified for this listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNames in Different Languages \/ Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly names supported by official pharmacopoeial or NMPB records are included here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage \/ System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerified \/ Recorded Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAyurveda \/ Sanskrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChitraka \/ Citraka; Agni; Vahni; Hutabhuk; Sikhi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHindi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChitra; Chira\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnani\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChita; Sheetraj\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChitrak; Chitrakmool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish \/ Trade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Leadwort; Ceylon Leadwort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic \u0026amp; Traditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChitraka 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural:\u003c\/strong\u003e dried Chitrak root pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder:\u003c\/strong\u003e ground Chitrak root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use or Prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChitrak is a \u003cstrong\u003epotent Ayurvedic root\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNMPB 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Use a dry spoon for powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Precautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChitrak is a potent medicinal root and should not be treated as an everyday food ingredient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMPB material describes Chitrak among herbs with strong traditional actions, including an abortifacient action. \u003cstrong\u003ePregnant users should avoid medicinal use unless specifically directed by a qualified clinician.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not self-use large quantities or prolonged courses based on internet advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople taking medicines, managing a medical condition, breastfeeding, or considering use for children should seek qualified professional guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy Chitrak Root From Jadibuti Store?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExact plant-part clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e the listing clearly states that the material sold is Chitrak root \/ Chitrakmool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExact botanical identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e the product is identified as \u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite-vs-red Chitrak clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e the page does not blur \u003cem\u003eP. zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e with red Chitrak \/ \u003cem\u003eP. indica\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo practical forms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural root and Powder variants are available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActual product photography:\u003c\/strong\u003e product-specific images show the supplied material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent safety information:\u003c\/strong\u003e potency and pregnancy-related caution are stated without exaggerated cure claims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePurchase Decision Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this listing if you specifically need \u003cstrong\u003eChitrak Root \/ Chitrakmool of \u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your requirement is red Chitrak, bark, another \u003cem\u003ePlumbago\u003c\/em\u003e species, an extract or a finished formulation, this listing should not be treated as interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Chitrak?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChitrak is an Ayurvedic root drug obtained from \u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e L., family Plumbaginaceae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich plant part is sold by Jadibuti Store?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for Chitrak root \/ Chitrakmool in Natural and Powder forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the botanical name of Chitrak?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe botanical identity of this listing is \u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this White Chitrak or Red Chitrak?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is \u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly associated with White Leadwort. Red Chitrak is commonly linked with another \u003cem\u003ePlumbago\u003c\/em\u003e species and should not be assumed to be the same material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the other names of Chitrak?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial records include Chitraka\/Citraka, Chitra, Chira, Chita, Sheetraj and the trade name Chitrakmool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Natural and Powder?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural means dried root pieces. Powder is the ground form of the same commercial root material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I take Chitrak powder daily on my own?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical identity is based on Kew Plants of the World Online. Ayurvedic identity is supported by the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India \/ PCIM\u0026amp;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, \u003cem\u003ePlumbago zeylanica\u003c\/em\u003e and root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This page provides product identity, buying information and traditional-use context. 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