Kakra Singhi Galls | काकड़ा सिंघी | Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima
Kakra Singhi Galls
काकड़ा सिंघी
Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima (J.L.Stewart) Rech.f.; synonym Pistacia integerrima
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- Product category
- Single Herb
- Botanical name
- Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima (J.L.Stewart) Rech.f.; synonym Pistacia integerrima
- Plant part
- Gall
- Available forms
- Natural Gall
About this product
Kakra Singhi / Karkatashringi Galls
Kakra Singhi / Karkatashringi (काकड़ा सिंघी) is not ordinary wood or fruit. It is the insect-induced gall material of Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima.
Traditional / Culinary Context
Kakra Singhi is a recognized gall drug. Respiratory, immunity and detox claims are not presented as guaranteed outcomes.
Ayurvedic Property Status
Omitted because exact gall-specific RGVP values were not directly verified in this pass.
Form & Purchase Decision Support
The live variant structure is unusual and is protected unchanged. Product identity remains Natural gall material.
Why Buy From Jadibuti Store?
- Exact modern botanical subspecies and gall identity are pharmacopoeially verified.
- The misleading Zebrawood wording is removed.
- Confusable names are separated explicitly for search and AI entity accuracy.
- Unsupported disease-treatment claims are excluded.
Identity & product details
Product at a Glance
| Botanical Identity | Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima (J.L.Stewart) Rech.f.; synonym Pistacia integerrima |
| Plant Part | Insect-induced gall on leaves, petioles and branches |
| Forms | Natural Gall |
| Pack Sizes | 100 g, 200 g, 400 g, 900 g |
Identity & Buying Clarity
The 2026 Siddha Pharmacopoeia directly defines Karkaṭakaciṅki/Kakra Singhi as galls formed by insects on this Pistacia subspecies. The old 'Zebrawood' label is misleading and has been removed.
Names in Different Languages / Systems
| Ayurveda_Siddha | Karkaṭaśṛṅgī, Karkaṭakaciṅki |
| Hindi | Kakra Singhi, Kakda Singhi |
| Urdu | Kakrasinghi |
| English_Description | Pistacia gall |
| Botanical | Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima |
| Legacy | Pistacia integerrima |
Storage & precautions
Quality & Storage
Official descriptions note hard, hollow, horn-like galls. Material should be cleared of insect/fungal debris before use.
Important Precautions
- This is gall material, not zebrawood, seed or ordinary bark.
- Do not use mouldy or insect-contaminated material.
- No cough, asthma or immunity treatment dose is provided.
Your questions, answered
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kakra Singhi?
An insect-induced gall on Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima.
Is it a fruit?
No.
What is the older botanical name?
Pistacia integerrima.
Why can it look horn-like?
That is the typical shape of the gall.
What form is sold?
Natural gall material.
Is Zebrawood the correct identity?
No; that legacy label was misleading.
How should it be stored?
Dry, sealed and free from insect/fungal contamination.
Reference note: PCIM&H Siddha Pharmacopoeia 2026: Karkaṭakaciṅki = galls on Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima; synonym P. integerrima.
Disclaimer: This page provides product identity, buying information and traditional-use context. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
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