5 fascinating health benefits of Kutaj

Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica), also called Kutaja, Vatsa, Kurchi, Kuda, Kenara, Veppalai, Korachi, and Kodagapala is a wonderful herb in Ayurveda. This plant has fragrant white flowers and rough bark. It is native to Asia and is found throughout India in the sub-Himalayan tract in deciduous forests and open wastelands. It is also found in Assam and Uttar Pradesh parts of India. The fascinating health benefits of Kutaj have made it one of the prominent herbs in the Ayurvedic system.

Kutaj in Ayurveda 

The bark, seeds, leaves, and flowers of this plant are used in Ayurveda for its therapeutic properties. According to Ayurveda, it balances both Pitta and Kapha doshas. It has a bitter, astringent taste and cold potency. The main chemical constituents of Kutaj include conessine, conimine, holarrhenine, and kurchiphylline. It also has hypotensive, antiprotozoal, hypoglycaemic, antispasmodic, antifungal, antidiarrheal, and anticancer properties. Here are some of the fascinating health benefits of Kutaj in Ayurveda.

Health benefits of Kutaj

Best herb for treating dysentery

Kutaj is one of the best herbs for treating dysentery caused due to amoeba. It reduces the inflammation in the intestine and induces digestive fire that helps reduce dysentery and diarrhoea.

Useful for treating skin issues

Kutaj is loaded with antiprotozoal and antifungal properties that are beneficial in the treatment of skin diseases like scabies, ringworm, itching, and other infections. The paste made from the leaves of this herb can be applied externally to get relief from infections.

Beneficial for women

The seeds of this herb are beneficial for promoting conception. Also, consuming the seeds after delivery helps to tone up vaginal tissues and strengthens the muscles.

Great remedy for bleeding piles 

One of the biggest health benefits of Kutaj is its ability to treat bleeding piles. Kutaj helps improve the digestive fire and helps control bleeding due to its astringent nature. It is also good for treating mal-absorption.

Boosts immune system

Kutaj is loaded with nutrients and medicinal properties that help boost the immune system of the body. Consuming this herb regularly rejuvenates the body and improves your strength.

Although Kutaj is loaded with medicinal properties, the fascinating health benefits of Kutaj are lesser-known to the people. So, it is time that we celebrate this under-rated Ayurvedic herb and use the benefits of this plant to its full potential for the betterment of our lives.  

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