Kutaj (Holarrhena Antidysenterica) -Ayurvedic herbs

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Kutaj is an Ayurvedic herb used mainly to cure amoebic dysentery. Its Latin name, ‘antidysenterica’ suggests its prime use as a cure to dysenetery. The herb is also beneficial in treating other gastric disorders. The bark is the main usable part in treating dysentery.

Its flowers and seeds too have medicinal properties. While the flowers give appetite, the seeds are astringent, cooling and appetizing.