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Indrajav, also known as Holarrhena antidysenterica<\/strong>, are the seeds of Kutaj herb and is\u00a0 one of the most respected herbs in Ayurveda. Traditionally valued for its ability to manage digestive issues like diarrhea and dysentery, this tree has earned the nickname \u201cKutaj\u201d<\/em> in Sanskrit, meaning \u201cthat which destroys worms.\u201d Beyond its digestive benefits, Indrajav is also praised for supporting immunity, reducing inflammation, and maintaining overall gut health.<\/p>\n This blog explores Indrajav\u2019s vernacular names, Ayurvedic wisdom, medicinal uses, chemical composition, and modern research that makes it a timeless healer.<\/p>\n Latin Name:<\/strong>\u00a0Holarrhena antidysentrica Kutaja \u2013 Kuta means mountains. The tree is usually found in mountain regions.
\nVernacular Names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nGirimallika \u2013 the flowers resemble jasmine.
\nIndravriksha \u2013 Found in Mahendraparvata area
\nChakrasakhi \u2013 Plant grows gregariously
\nPravrusheshya \u2013 Blossoms in rainy season
\nMallikapushpa \u2013 Flowers are white that of jasmine
\nMahagandha \u2013 Flowers are aromatic
\nYavaphala \u2013 Seeds are barley shaped
\nSamgrahi \u2013 Stops diarrhea
\nVaratikta \u2013 One of the best drugamong tikta dravya
\nVatsaka \u2013 Found in Vatsaka place (Vindhya mountain region)
\nVrukshaka \u2013 it is a small tree
\nKalinga \u2013 it is found in Kalinga place \u2013 Orissa region of India.<\/p>\nBenefits & Ayurvedic Properties of Indrajav<\/h2>\n
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