● Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
● English/Common Name: Kurchi, Conessi Bark
● Botanical Name: Holarrhena Antidysenterica
● Indian Names: Kutaja, Kutaj, Indrajav
● Origin: India
Bitter and astringent.
A fine, woody powder.
A pale, yellowish-beige powder.
Kutaja is a large shrub or small tree found throughout India. The bark of the tree is the primary part used in medicine and is rich in alkaloids (like conessine) that give it potent anti-diarrheal and anti-amoebic properties. It is a highly effective and important herb for any condition involving loose stools and intestinal upset.
● French: Écorce de Conessi
● German: Kurchirinde
● Chinese: Zhǐ xiè mù pí (止泻木皮)
● Arabic: ن ا ر (Lisan al-asafir)
● Spanish: Corteza de conessi
● Russian: Кора кутаджи (Kora kutadzhi)
● Japanese: クタジャ (Kutaja)
As its botanical name antidysenterica suggests, Kutaja is the foremost Ayurvedic herb for managing diarrhea, dysentery, and other intestinal ailments like IBS. Its powerful astringent (Grahi) and cooling properties make it excellent for pacifying Pitta and Kapha. It helps to bind the stool, kill harmful amoebic pathogens, and restore healthy function to the intestines.
● For Intestinal Support: Traditionally, the bark powder is taken with buttermilk or a decoction of rice water to help manage diarrhea and dysentery.
● Note: This is a potent medicinal herb and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.
We source our Kutaja bark from mature trees, ensuring a high concentration of the active alkaloids.
The bark is carefully collected, dried, and ground into a fine powder, delivering one of Ayurveda's most powerful intestinal remedies in its pure form.
