Raktamoola — Indian Leadwort

Ayurvedic herb Raktamoola (Plumbago indica) — Indian Leadwort. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Katu, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Kapha, Vata.

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The red variety of Chitrak (Plumbago rosea) is a more potent digestive and metabolic stimulant.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaKatuKatu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant
GunaLaghu, TikshnaLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Tikshna (Sharp) — penetrating, stimulating
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaDeepana, Pachana, LekhanaDeepana — kindles digestive fire without digesting ama; Pachana — digests ama and toxins; Lekhana — scraping, reduces fat and Kapha

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Raktamoola is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Rakta Chitrak, Agni bheda, Dahana, Kokilachuda

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Raktamoola are: moola twak.

Main Indications

Raktamoola is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Agnimandya, Arsha, Grahani, Udararoga, Krimi.

Dosha Effects

Raktamoola pacifies Kapha, Vata.

It may aggravate Pitta when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Raktamoola is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Kauu, Tikta
Guna (Quality)Laghu, Rūkṣa, Tikṣḍa
Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu, Tikta
Karma (Action)Dipana, Gr¡hi, P¡cana, Ras¡yana, Rucya
DoseCūrḍa (powder) : 0.5 to 2 g
Therapeutic Uses: Ar¿a (piles), Grahaḍi (colitis / ulcerative colitis), K¡sa (cough),
Important Formulations: Used as single drug
Botanical Name: Plumbago indica (Plumbaginaceae)
Part Used: Root

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
aerial partAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9788172362461
aerial partNeoplasmsMESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2ZISBN:9788172362461
rootAbortifacient agentsMESH:D000019,UMLS:C0000782, ICD-11:JA00.1ISBN:9788172361150
rootAnemiaMESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9ZISBN:9788190595216
rootAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172361266
rootCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788190595216
rootDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3Contribution To The Medico-Botany Of East Godavari And West Godavari Districts Of Andhra Pradesh
rootEdemaMESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1ISBN:9788190595216
rootHelminthiasisMESH:D006373,UMLS:C0018889, ICD-11:1F90.ZISBN:9788190595216
rootHemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZISBN:9788190595216
rootLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788172361266
rootLeprosy, lepromatousMESH:D015440,UMLS:C0023348, DOID:10887, ICD-11:1B20.1ISBN:9788190595216
rootLymphadenitisMESH:D008199,UMLS:C0024205, DOID:1602, ICD-11:BD90ISBN:9788172361150
rootPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788190595216
rootParalysisMESH:D010243,UMLS:C0522224ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172361266
rootGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361266
rootSexually transmitted diseasesMESH:D012749,UMLS:C0036916, ICD-11:1A9ZISBN:9788172361266
rootSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788172361150
rootUrinary bladder calculiMESH:D001744,UMLS:C0005683, ICD-11:GB71.0ISBN:9788172361266
rootUrination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9788190595216
rootReduced salivationISBN:9788172361266
rootMalabsorption syndromesMESH:D008286,UMLS:C0024523, ICD-11:DA96.0ZISBN:9788190595216
Abortifacient agentsMESH:D000019,UMLS:C0000782, ICD-11:JA00.1ISBN:9788173717055
AmenorrheaMESH:D000568,UMLS:C0002453, DOID:13938, ICD-11:GA20.0ISBN:9788173717055
AnemiaMESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9ZISBN:9788173717055
AnorexiaMESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7ISBN:9788172361150
AnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9788173717055
Antifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9788173717055
Anti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9788173717055
Appetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788172361150
BronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788173717055
ColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788173717055
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788173717055
Digestive system diseasesMESH:D004066,UMLS:C0012242, ICD-11:DE2ZISBN:9788172361150
DyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3Contribution To The Medico-Botany Of East Godavari And West Godavari Districts Of Andhra Pradesh, ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788173717055
ElephantiasisMESH:D004604,UMLS:C0013882, DOID:4976, ICD-11:1F66.3ISBN:9788173717055
EndophthalmitisMESH:D009877,UMLS:C0014236, DOID:4692, ICD-11:9C21ISBN:9788172361266
ExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9788173717055
FeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788173717055
FlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788173717055
Gastrointestinal diseasesMESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2ZISBN:9788172361150
HelminthiasisMESH:D006373,UMLS:C0018889, ICD-11:1F90.ZISBN:9788173717055
HemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788173717055
HemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZISBN:9788172361150
HepatomegalyMESH:D006529,UMLS:C0019209, ICD-11:ME10.00ISBN:9788173717055
HypohidrosisMESH:D007007,UMLS:C0020620, DOID:11155, ICD-11:EE01.ZISBN:9788173717055
LeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788173717055
NarcoticsMESH:D009294,UMLS:C0027415ISBN:9788173717055
General tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361150
ScabiesMESH:D012532,UMLS:C0036262, DOID:8295, ICD-11:1G04ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717055
Sexually transmitted diseasesMESH:D012749,UMLS:C0036916, ICD-11:1A9ZISBN:9788172361150
ToothacheMESH:D014098,UMLS:C0040460, ICD-11:DA0A.YISBN:9788173717055
Urinary bladder calculiMESH:D001744,UMLS:C0005683, ICD-11:GB71.0ISBN:9788172361150
VitiligoMESH:D014820,UMLS:C0042900, DOID:12306, ICD-11:ED63.0ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788173717055
Reduced salivationISBN:9788172361150