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Description
Kuda Chhal / Kutaja Stem Bark
Kuda Chhal (कुड़ा छाल) is the stem bark drug of Holarrhena pubescens, pharmacopoeially recorded under the older name Holarrhena antidysenterica.
Product at a Glance
| Botanical Identity | Accepted: Holarrhena pubescens Wall. ex G.Don; pharmacopoeial older name H. antidysenterica |
| Plant Part | Stem bark |
| Forms | Natural Stem Bark |
| Pack Sizes | 100 g, 200 g, 400 g, 900 g |
Identity & Buying Clarity
Kew accepts Holarrhena pubescens. API Kuṭaja uses the older H. antidysenterica nomenclature and specifies stem bark. This listing is bark, distinct from the store's Indrajau/Indrayava seed product.
Names in Different Languages / Systems
| Ayurveda | Kuṭaja, Kutaja |
| Hindi_Trade | Kuda, Kuda Chhal, कुड़ा छाल |
| English_Trade | Kurchi Bark, Conessi Bark |
| Accepted_Botanical | Holarrhena pubescens |
| Pharmacopoeial_Name | Holarrhena antidysenterica |
Ayurvedic / Traditional Context
Kutaja is a recognized Ayurvedic bark drug. The PDP does not turn its historical digestive use into diarrhoea/dysentery cure claims.
Ayurvedic Property Status
Omitted because exact bark-specific RGVP values were not directly verified in this pass.
Available Form & Purchase Guidance
Current SKU is Natural stem bark only.
Quality & Storage
Bark pieces should be dry and free from mould or excess foreign wood. Store sealed and dry.
Important Precautions
- Do not confuse Kuda Chhal bark with Indrajau/Indrayava seeds from the same species group.
- No dysentery, diarrhoea, infection or detox treatment dose is provided.
- Medicinal use should be practitioner-guided.
Why Buy From Jadibuti Store?
- Exact API stem-bark identity is reconciled with modern taxonomy.
- Bark and seed products are separated clearly.
- Part/form and source naming are stated explicitly.
- Unsupported therapeutic and superiority claims are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kuda Chhal?
Kutaja stem bark from Holarrhena pubescens.
What is the older botanical name?
Holarrhena antidysenterica.
Which plant part is sold?
Stem bark.
Is Kuda Chhal the same as Indrajau seed?
No.
What form is sold?
Natural bark.
Why preserve /products/kuda-chhal?
It is already clean and has existing Kuda Chhal equity.
How should it be stored?
Airtight, cool and dry.
Reference note: Kew accepts Holarrhena pubescens; API Kuṭaja maps the older H. antidysenterica name to stem bark.
Disclaimer: This page provides product identity, buying information and traditional-use context. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.