Description of Chitharathai :

Chitharathai is an effective Ayurvedic medicine for colds and chronic coughs. This herb soothes the throat and helps to relieve the nasal problem. It has anti-inflammatory properties, and also, it is the best medicine for stomach aches, and it improves digestion.

Family: Zingiberaceae

Botanical Name: Alpinia Calcarata

English Name: Lesser Galangal

Tamil Name: சித்தரத்தை – Chitharathai , Sitharathai

Malayalam Name: ചിറ്റരത്ത , കോലിഞ്ചി – Chittaratha, Kolinchi

Telugu Name: దుంపరాష్ట్రకము – dumparaashtrakamu

Hindi Name: कुलंजन – Kulanjan

About Chitharathai / Sitharathai / Lesser Galangal Dried (Raw):

Chitharathai is a plant from India with dark green leaves that are lighter underneath. It has fragrant white, yellow, and red flowers resembling snapdragons. The botanical name for Sitharathai is Alpinia Calcarata, and it is easy to grow. The plant has narrow stems and produces many flowers. The red and white flowers are attractive and grow on upright stems. Chitarathai thrives in medium sunlight and well-drained soil. It blooms in the second year and can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. The glossy green leaves are large and narrow, measuring 15-30 cm in height and 2.5-5 cm in width. The plant has oblong rhizomes, branches out horizontally, and produces large aromatic flowers in dense clusters. The flowers have yellowish-white corolla segments with purple veins.

Chitharathai Health Benefits:

• It is used to treat digestive problems.
• It is used for Rheumatic ailments.
• It is a good digestive and respirative ailment for children and infants.
• It also increases sperm counts.
• Chitharathai is a good medicine for headaches, cough, fever, and indigestion.

How to consume Chitharathai Internally:

• For Cough: A piece of this plant's rhizome is slowly chewed, which is good for a cough with sputum. It is also good for vomiting issues.
• Take 1 to 3 grams of rhizome powder three times a day for rheumatic ailments.
• For babies and kids: Baking rhizome and mixing it with honey or breast milk can help with digestive and breathing issues.
• Mix powdered Athimathuram, Arathai, Thalesapathri, and Thippili with an equal amount of rhizome powder. Give this mixture with honey to treat headaches, fever, and indigestion.
• To help with digestion, take 1 to 5 grams of rhizome powder twice daily before eating.

Procurement & Agriculture Method:

We have 90 wild and organic herbs. The other 10 herbs are grown organically, dried, and ground without chemicals or preservatives.

Disclaimer:

Our website's consumption details and benefits come from ancient Tamil books and Siddha records. Our Siddha Doctors Team has adjusted them. Please consult your doctor before using.