Key Benefits of Kottakkal Chitraka Leham

• Supports healthy digestion and reduces bloating
• Helps maintain clear respiratory passages
• Traditionally used for mild asthma and bronchitis relief
• Natural formula assists in intestinal worm management
• Balances Vata and Kapha dosha energies
• Enhances appetite in weak digestive fire
• Sweetened with jaggery and honey for gentle taste

Product Description of Kottakkal Chitraka Leham

Kottakkal Chitraka Leham is a time-tested herbal jam (lehyam) craftd by the renowned Ayurveda masters at Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal. It's designed to stoke the digestive fire (Agni) and soothe respiratory passages in a way that's old school but still feels fresh today. The semi-solid texture carries warming roots, jaggery and honey in perfect harmony. Sometimes I think about how our ancestors must have tasted this sweet spiced mix around a hearth, trusting its beneifts to heal and restore

Made following the classical Bhaishajya Ratnavali recipe, this lehyam blends the pungent root Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), the mild astringent Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and a balanced mix of Dashamoola roots. Trikatu spices (pepper, long pepper, ginger) add that kick, while Cinnamomum tamala and cinnamon lends gentle aroma. It's simple, just a spoonful twice a day after meals (with a warm cup of milk or plain water), though folks sometimes prefer it straight off the spoon, hehe. Over time, many have found relief in chronic cough, indigestion, and discomfort from gas or intestinal worms. Warning: may cause some gastric irritation if taken on empty stomach.

Key ingredients with descriptions of Kottakkal Chitraka Leham

• Plumbago zeylanica (Chitraka): a root used traditionally to support digestion and respiratory health.
• Emblica officinalis (Amla): a fruit valued for vitamin C and antioxidant properties.
• Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi): known as a rejuvenating herb in Ayurveda.
• Dashamoola: a group of ten roots used for their balanced action on the doshas.
• Jaggery: unrefined cane sugar used as a sweetening agent.
• Terminalia chebula (Haritaki): a fruit with mild laxative and digestive properties.
• Piper nigrum (Pepper): used in traditional formulations for digestive stimulation.
• Piper longum (Long pepper): included for its warming and digestive benefits.
• Zingiber officinale (Ginger): used to support digestion and circulation.
• Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Cinnamon): a spice used for its warming effect.
• Cinnamomum tamala (Patra): bay leaf, used for digestive support.
• Yavakshara: an alkaline preparation used in traditional formulations.
• Honey: used as a natural sweetener and carrier in Ayurvedic lehyams.

Key uses of Kottakkal Chitraka Leham

• Chronic respiratory issues: helps relieve mild asthma, bronchitis and rhinitis symptoms.
• Digestive support: aids in improving digestion power and appetite.
• Bloating relief: soothes gas and abdominal discomfort.
• Intestinal worms: traditionally used to manage parasitic infestations.
• Post-meal wellness: taken after food, it calms gastric irritation.
• Vata-Kapha balance: works on two doshas to maintaning harmony.
• Immune support: warming spices help to stimulate natural defences.

How to use Kottakkal Chitraka Leham

Take 3–6g (about 1/4–1/2 teaspoon), of Chitraka Leham with warm milk or water after meals. Adults twice daily, preferably after breakfast and dinner. Start with lower dose and adjust based on comfort; may be taken for 2–4 weeks or as directed by your Ayurvedic practitioner. Avoid on empty stomach to reduce chances of irritation!

Safety information about Kottakkal Chitraka Leham

• Children: Not recommended for children under 12 without professional guidance.
• Pregnant women: Consult a qualifed Ayurvedic physician before use.
• Breastfeeding mothers: Use only under supervision of healthcare provider.
• Chronic diseases: If you have hypertension or diabetes, check with your doctor.
• Allergies: Contains ginger, pepper and other spices; avoid if sensitive.
• Elderly individuals: Start with a lower dose to assess tolerance.
• Patients on medications: May interact with digestive or respiratory drugs; seek advice.
• Weakened immunity: Generally safe but use under professional care if severely immunocompromised.

Additional information about Kottakkal Chitraka Leham

• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Close lid tightly after use.
• Shelf life: 3 years from manufacturing date (see pack for exact expiry).
• Packaging: Available in 100g and 200g glass jars.
• Quality: Prepared in GMP-certified facility following classical Ayurvedic methods.
• Vegetarian: This product contains no animal-derived ingredients.
• Note: Slight varation in color or aroma is natural and reflects authentic herbal sourcing.