Dhanvantari Vatika / धन्वन्तरि वाटिका

Botanical Name :- Holarrhena antidysenterica

Common Name :- Kuda

Family :- Apocynaceae (Kutaj Kul)

Habit :- A small lactiferous, deciduous tree, 30-40 ft. in height

Properties:-

Property :- Lightness, Dryness

Taste :- Bitter, astringent

Potency :- Cooling

Metabolic Property – Pungent

Specific Property – Kaph-pitta-samak

* Stomachic & digestive * Anti-haemorrhoidal * Anti-diarrhoel * Blood purifier * Anti-Leprotic

Part Used :- Bark, seed

Dosage :- Powder – 3 - 5 gms.

Uses :-

1. Kutaj is the best drug for Diarrhoea. In chronic diarrhoea & to check blood coming from stool, it should be given with Isobgol, caster oil or Indrayav.

2. Decoction of Indrayav & katuka in rice water alleviates fever caused by pitta.

3. In Bleeding piles – Decoction of Kutaj bark with sunthi checks mucus & blood.

4. Decoction of Kutaj destroys all skin diseases.

5. Topical application of Kutaj is useful in Rh. Arthritis & Oestioarthritis.