Chitrak Haritaki

Reference - Bhaishajya Ratnavali Nasa roga – 31-33.

Introduction

Chitrak Haritaki is a famous herbal formulation that is prepared from the mixture of effective herbs. Out of that fruitful herbs, Haritaki and Chitrak are very important herbs of this formulation.

Ingredients

• Chitrak – Plumbago zeylanica
• Amla - Phyllanthus emblica
• Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia
• Haritaki – Terminalia chebula.
• Trikatu – Pepper, Long pepper and Ginger
• Cinnamon - Cinnamomum cassia
• Patra – Cinnamomum tamala
• Yavakshara
• Dashamoola
• Jaggery
• Honey

Method of Preparation

• Take the ingredients Chitrak, Amla, Guduchi, Dasamoola, make its decoction up to 4.8 litres.
• Now mix the decoction with 4.8 kg jaggery and 3.07 kg  haritaki.
• Heat the above mixture till got the semi-solid consistency.
• Now added this mixture into 96 grams of Trikatu, Patra, Cinnamon, Yavakshara and 384 grams of honey.
• The formulation is prepared.

Dose

• 5 to 10 grams, one to two times a day, after meals with milk.
• For children below 5 years of age – 1 to 2 grams
• For age of 5 to 12 years – up to 5 grams

Indications

• Chronic respiratory problems
• Asthma
• Bloating
• Bronchitis
• Tuberculosis
• Intestinal worms
• Low digestive power

Contraindications

• Over dose can cause stomach irritation
• Avoid in pregnancy and lactation.
• Take medicine under doctor's prescription.