Kutaj is also known as Sakra and is used for therapeutic benefits. All parts of this plant (bark, leaves, seeds, flowers) are used.
Kutaj has most prominent benefit in managing diarrhea and dysentery due to its antimicrobial activity. It is also useful for managing bleeding piles due to its astringent property.
Ayurveda suggests taking Kutaj powder along with water after having light food to manage diarrhea and dysentery. Washing wounds with Kutaj water helps in faster wound healing due to its Ropan (healing) and Sita (cold) properties[1][3][4].

What are the synonyms of Kutaj?

Wrightia antidysenterica, Dudhkuri, Kurchi, Ester tree, Conessi bark, Kuda, Kadachhal, Kudo, Kurchi, Kuraiya, Kodasige, Halagattigida, Halagatti Mara, Kogad, Kutakappala, Pandhra Kuda Kurei, Keruan, Kurasukk, Kura, Kudasapalai, Kodisapala, Palakodisa, Kurchi, Sakra

What is the source of Kutaj?

Plant Based

Benefits of Kutaj

1. Wound healing
Kutaj helps in quick healing of the wound, decreases swelling and brings back the normal texture of the skin. Boiled water of Kutaj helps in quick healing and reduces inflammation due to its Ropan (healing) and Sita (cold) properties.
Tips:
a. Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Kutaj powder.
b. Boil it in 2 cups of water till the volume reduces to 1/2 a cup.
c. Wash the affected area once or twice a day using this water for quick wound healing.

Recommended Dosage of Kutaj

Kutaj Powder - 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon or as per your requirement.

How to use Kutaj

1. Kutaj Powder
a. Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Kutaj powder.
b. Boil it in 2 cups of water till the volume reduces to 1/2 a cup.
c. Wash the affected area once or twice a day for quick wound healing.

Frequently asked questions

Q. Where can I get Kutaj powder from?

Modern Science View

Kutaj powder is easily available in the market under various brand names. It can be easily bought either from online websites or from any ayurvedic medical store.

Q. Is Kokilaksha powder available in the market?

Modern Science View

Yes, Kokilaksha powder is available in the market under various brand names.

References

1
Bhattacharyya N, Pujar NP, Chaturvedi A, et al.A clinico-analytical study on seed of Wrightia antidysenterica Linn. as a therapeutic emetic agent (Vamaka Yoga) in the management of psoriasis.Pharmacognosy Res.2016;8(1):S19–S25.
2
Hegde K, Jaisal KK.Anti-diabetic Potential of Ethanolic Extract of Holarrhena antidysenterica Linn Leaves.IJPSR.2014;5(8).429-435.
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/03c2/7cbf2722ca134616028b7dc8a75ae4f39617.pdf
3
Srivastava N, Saxena V.Antibacterial Activity of Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica Linn.) in childhood diarrhea: - In vitro study.The Pharma Innovation Journal 2015; 4(4): 97-99.
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/095e/18de84a2732ca040243ca7a3c5e5d0e37e75.pdf
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Khayum KA, Praveena G, Arathi KN. Wound Healing Potential of a Herbal Gel Prepared From Leaf Extract of Holarrhena Antidysenterica Wall.J. Pharm. Sci. & Res.2016;8(5):294-298.
https://www.jpsr.pharmainfo.in/Documents/Volumes/vol8Issue05/jpsr08051608.pdf
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Khalsa KPS, Tierra M.The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs: The Most Complete Guide to Natural Healing and Health with Traditional Ayurvedic Herbalism.Lotus Press.2008.
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=fOK33vv_29UC&pg=PA152&dq=kutaj+powder&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjix5SpsrnjAhXbknAKHctdAxgQ6AEIKDAA#v=onepage&q=kutaj%20powder&f=false
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Frawley D, Lad V.The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine.Motilal Banarsidass Publ.1994.
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=_p1c5T6T-zMC&pg=PA247&dq=kutaj+powder&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjix5SpsrnjAhXbknAKHctdAxgQ6AEINDAC#v=onepage&q=kutaj%20powder&f=false

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