Chitrakadi Vati
Chitrakadi Vati is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation primarily valued for supporting digestive strength, appetite and healthy digestion.
- Product form
- Vati / Tablet
- Pack size
- 90 tablets
- Route
- Oral
Available Forms
- Vati / Tablet
Overview
Chitrakadi Vati is a classical Ayurvedic digestive preparation containing pungent herbs, digestive stimulants, salts and lemon juice. Traditionally, it is used when weakened Agni is associated with reduced appetite, indigestion, heaviness and other digestive complaints.
Traditional Ayurvedic Perspective
In Ayurveda, Chitrakadi Vati is primarily understood as a Deepana-Pachana formulation. It is traditionally used to strengthen Agni, support digestion and assist in the management of Ama associated with impaired digestion.
Its pungent and digestive nature makes it particularly relevant to Agnimandya and Kapha-associated digestive presentations, with selection and duration determined according to Prakriti, Dosha and clinical condition.
Ayurvedic Actions
- Deepana
- Traditionally supports digestive fire and appetite.
- Pachana
- Traditionally supports digestion and processing of Ama.
- Rochana
- Traditionally supports appetite and taste.
- Vatanulomana
- Traditionally supports the normal movement of Vata.
Traditionally Used To Support
- Healthy digestive strength
- Appetite
- Normal digestion
- Abdominal comfort
- Digestive heaviness
- Ama-associated digestive complaints
- Healthy Agni
Composition
- Chitrak Moola (Plumbago zeylanica)
- Pippalimool (Piper longum root)
- Pippali (Piper longum)
- Marich (Piper nigrum)
- Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis)
- Chavya (Piper chaba)
- Hingu (Ferula narthex)
- Ajmoda (Carum copticum)
- Yavakshar (Potassium carbonate)
- Swarjikshar (Sodium carbonate)
- Saindhav (Rock salt)
- Audbhida (Type of common salt)
- Kala Namak (Black salt)
- Vida Lavan (Type of black salt)
- Samudra Lavan (Sea salt)
- Lemon Juice (Citrus limon)
Botanical Profile
Chitrak Moola
- Botanical name
- Plumbago zeylanica
- Common name
- Chitrak
- Part used
- Root
Pippalimool
- Botanical name
- Piper longum
- Common name
- Pippali / Long Pepper
- Part used
- Root
Pippali
- Botanical name
- Piper longum
- Common name
- Long Pepper
- Part used
- Fruit
Marich
- Botanical name
- Piper nigrum
- Common name
- Black Pepper
- Part used
- Fruit
Shunthi
- Botanical name
- Zingiber officinalis
- Common name
- Dry Ginger
- Part used
- Rhizome
Chavya
- Botanical name
- Piper chaba
- Common name
- Chavya
- Part used
- Traditionally used plant part
Hingu
- Botanical name
- Ferula narthex
- Common name
- Asafoetida
- Part used
- Oleogum resin
Ajmoda
- Botanical name
- Carum copticum
- Common name
- Ajmoda / Carom
- Part used
- Fruit
Yavakshar
- Common name
- Yavakshar
- Composition listed on product page
- Potassium carbonate
Swarjikshar
- Common name
- Swarjikshar
- Composition listed on product page
- Sodium carbonate
Saindhav
- Common name
- Rock salt
- Part used
- Mineral salt
Audbhida
- Common name
- Type of common salt
- Part used
- Mineral salt
Kala Namak
- Common name
- Black salt
- Part used
- Mineral salt
Vida Lavan
- Common name
- Type of black salt
- Part used
- Mineral salt
Samudra Lavan
- Common name
- Sea salt
- Part used
- Mineral salt
Lemon Juice
- Botanical name
- Citrus limon
- Common name
- Lemon
- Part used
- Juice
Suggested Dosage
Two tablets twice or three times daily, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep the container tightly closed after use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Classical Ayurvedic References
Charaka Samhita
Agnivesha. Charaka Samhita, revised by Charaka and Dridhabala, with Ayurveda Dipika commentary of Chakrapanidatta. Edited by Vaidya Yadavji Trikamji Acharya. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Surbharati Prakashana; 2009.
Reference: Chikitsa Sthana, 15/96–97 — Chitrakadi Gutika.
Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI)
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS). The Ayurvedic Formulary of India. 2nd ed. Part I. Vol. I. New Delhi: Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; 2003.
Reference: Chitrakadi Gutika, p. 465
Research Highlights
Clinical Evaluation in Urdhwaga Amlapitta
A clinical evaluation of an Ayurvedic treatment protocol for Urdhwaga Amlapitta used Chitrakadi Vati particularly in patients presenting with Aruchi (reduced appetite) and Gaurava (heaviness) suggestive of an Ama-associated state. Chitrakadi Vati was used as part of a broader Ayurvedic treatment protocol, so the outcomes cannot be attributed to Chitrakadi Vati alone.
Whole-System Ayurveda Research in IBS
A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating a whole-system Ayurveda protocol for irritable bowel syndrome included Chitrakadi Vati among medicines selected according to digestive status and Dosha involvement. The study therefore provides evidence regarding the broader Ayurvedic treatment protocol rather than Chitrakadi Vati as an isolated treatment.
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