Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Conessine (C24H40N2), Kurchine (C23H38N2), Kurchicine (C20H35ON2), Holarrhenine (C24H38ON2), Conamine, Conarrhimine, Isoconessimine
- Also Known As
- English: Conessi Bark, Kurchi, Tellicherry Bark
Sanskrit: कुटज, कालिंग, गिरिमल्लिका, शक्राह्व, वत्सक
Hindi: कुड़ा, कोरैया, कुटज
What is Kutaja?
If you have ever travelled somewhere the water did not agree with you, Kutaja is the herb Ayurveda would have reached for. It is the tradition's principal remedy for dysentery (Pravahika) and diarrhea (Atisara), and the Bhavaprakash Nighantu calls it the foremost anti-diarrheal herb in Ayurveda.
In English the bark is sold as Conessi Bark, Kurchi or Tellicherry Bark. Botanically it is Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall., a tree of the Apocynaceae family that grows up to 7000 feet in elevation. Classical texts know it by several Sanskrit names, including Vatsaka, Kalinga and Girimallika, and its seeds have their own name, Indrayava.
Taste a pinch of the bark powder and you will understand its reputation: it is bitter (Tikta) and strongly astringent (Kashaya), the puckering taste that "binds" loose tissue. It is light and dry in quality, cooling in potency (Sheeta Virya), and pungent after digestion (Katu Vipaka). That profile calms Pitta and Kapha but can raise Vata, which shapes who it suits.
The bark is used more often than the seeds. It carries a group of alkaloids, chiefly conessine, kurchine, kurchicine and holarrhenine, which together make up about 2 to 4 percent of the bark. Conessine has been shown to act against Entamoeba histolytica, the parasite behind amoebic dysentery.
Benefits of Kutaja
Diarrhea and Dysentery
This is Kutaja's prime action, listed in the Bhavaprakash Nighantu as anti-diarrheal (Atisara hara) and anti-amoebic. The bark decoction is the main classical remedy for dysentery and diarrhea, both acute and chronic.
The reasoning is its binding action (Stambhana). The Sharangadhara Samhita defines a binding herb as one whose dryness, coldness, astringent taste and light digestive effect cause stasis, and names Kutaja bark as the example. It also says the juice of Kutaja bark, or fresh bark ground with rice-wash water, works in all types of diarrhea.
On the modern side, the total alkaloids, including conessine, are effective against amoebic dysentery.
Digestion, Malabsorption and Ama
Kutaja is listed as kindling the digestive fire (Deepana) and removing Ama, the sticky residue of poorly digested food that Ayurveda sees behind many gut complaints. It is also named for Grahani, a disorder of the small intestine's ability to hold and absorb food, so it is used for malabsorption, irritable bowel syndrome and colitis.
The Charaka Samhita's chapter on Grahani includes Indrayava, the seed, in several compound formulas. With fennel, cumin and hingu, Kutaja is combined for bloating and gas.
Hemorrhoids and Bleeding
Kutaja is classed as anti-hemorrhoidal (Arshoghna) and hemostatic (Raktastambhana), meaning it helps stop bleeding. The Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana chapter 14, says a decoction of Kutaja bark mixed with dry ginger powder stops the discharge of blood in hemorrhoids. It is also linked to bleeding disorders and is indicated for heavy menstrual bleeding.
Worms and Parasites
The texts list Kutaja as anthelmintic (Krimighna), so it appears among herbs for intestinal worms and parasites.
Blood, Skin and Fever
Kutaja is described as a blood purifier (Raktashodhaka) with antipyretic action. With sariva, bakuchi, punarnava and manjishtha it is combined for suppurating skin problems. The Sushruta Samhita includes it in medicated ghee preparations for Grahani, jaundice and fevers, and our sources connect it with liver disorders and with anemia driven by diarrhea, malabsorption or blood loss.
How to Use Kutaja
Kutaja is used as bark powder, seed powder (Indrayava), decoction, herbal wine and concentrated tablets. The bark is the more common choice. It is a strong remedy, so it is taken in short courses rather than as a daily tonic.
| Form | Dose | Best For | When to Take |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark powder (Kutaja Twak Churna) | 250 to 500 mg per dose; 1 to 12 g per day in total is the range our sources give | Diarrhea, dysentery, combining with other herbs | Two or three times daily |
| Kutajarishta (fermented decoction) | 15 to 30 ml | Adult diarrhea and dysentery | Twice daily after meals, with equal warm water |
| Kutaja Ghana Vati (concentrated tablets) | 2 tablets | When liquids are unwelcome, such as nausea or travel | Twice daily with warm water |
| Tincture (1:3 at 25%) | 3 to 12 ml per day | General use | Divided doses |
| Bark decoction | As directed by a practitioner | Dysentery, bleeding hemorrhoids (classically with dry ginger) | Freshly prepared |
What to take it with
The vehicle you take an herb with is called anupana. For diarrhea, the Sharangadhara Samhita grinds fresh Kutaja bark with rice-wash water (tandulodaka), which is cooling and replaces a little lost fluid. Buttermilk suits chronic cases, and plain warm water is the safe default.
Useful pairings
- Pomegranate rind and bibhitaki for diarrhea and dysentery.
- Fennel, cumin and hingu for bloating and flatulence.
- Ginger, pippali and kutki for piles.
How long
Use it for a month at most at one stretch. For dysentery, continue for the full 5 to 7 day course even once stools settle.
Safety & Side Effects
Kutaja is a strong, focused remedy. Used in short courses for the right problem it is well regarded, but it is not an herb to take casually or indefinitely.
Who should avoid it
- Constipation. Its strongly astringent, binding nature can make constipation worse.
- Aggravated Vata. Being dry, light and cooling, Kutaja tends to raise Vata, the dosha of movement and dryness. Our sources list aggravated Vata as a contraindication.
- Pregnancy. Our sources advise avoiding it in pregnancy.
Dose and duration
Limit use to about a month at a time. The Bhavaprakash Nighantu notes that the seeds are non-toxic while the bark requires careful dosing, so stay within the ranges a practitioner gives you.
Drug interactions
No drug and herb interactions are known in our sources. Do not stack Kutaja with antimotility drugs such as loperamide in suspected bacterial dysentery, since both classical and modern reasoning warn against trapping pathogens in the gut.
When to see a doctor
Kutaja does not replace lost fluid. High fever, persistent blood in the stool, signs of dehydration, or diarrhea lasting more than 5 days need medical evaluation, and moderate to severe diarrhea needs oral rehydration alongside any herb.
Recommended: Start Here
If you want to try Kutaja for loose stools or a bout of dysentery, the simplest starting point is Kutaja Ghana Vati, the concentrated bark tablet: 2 tablets twice daily with warm water. It is easy to dose, travels well, and spares you the very bitter taste of the raw bark.
If you prefer a liquid, Kutajarishta at 15 to 30 ml twice daily after meals, mixed with an equal amount of warm water, is the classical alternative. Keep the course short, a week or two for an acute episode and never more than a month, and drink plenty of fluids while you take it.
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Skip Kutaja if you are pregnant, constipated or have aggravated Vata, and see a doctor for fever, blood in the stool or diarrhea lasting beyond 5 days.
Kutaja vs Other Herbs & Supplements
Our sources do not offer head-to-head studies of Kutaja against other herbs, so these comparisons stick to what the texts establish about each option's role.
| Comparison | Kutaja | Alternative | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark vs seeds (Indrayava) | The bark is the more commonly used part, rich in conessine and other alkaloids; it needs careful dosing | The seeds, called Indrayava, are described as non-toxic and appear in many Charaka and Sushruta formulas for digestion and fever | Bark for acute diarrhea and dysentery; seeds as they appear in compound formulas under guidance |
| Kutaja vs pomegranate rind | The lead herb for dysentery and diarrhea | Pomegranate rind is a classical partner for diarrhea and dysentery | Not rivals: they are combined, with bibhitaki, for diarrhea and dysentery |
| Kutaja vs Shyonaka and Babbula | The Sharangadhara Samhita says Kutaja bark juice eliminates all forms of diarrhea | The same verse names Shyonaka bark juice and large Babbula leaf juice for the same use | Kutaja is the best known and most widely available of the three |
| Kutaja vs loperamide | Binds stool and acts against amoebae | An antimotility drug that slows the gut | Do not combine in suspected bacterial dysentery; choose one approach, ideally with rehydration |
Kutaja for Specific Populations
Pregnancy and Nursing
Our sources advise avoiding Kutaja in pregnancy. It is not a first-line pregnancy herb and should only be used, if at all, under the direct supervision of an Ayurvedic physician. Our sources do not establish its safety while nursing, so the same caution applies.
Children
Kutaja is not appropriate for infants under 6 months; any infant diarrhea needs a paediatrician right away. The soft herbal jam form, Kutajavaleha, is sometimes used for older children because it is easier to take, but our sources give no child doses, so work with a qualified practitioner.
Elderly
Our sources give no specific guidance for older adults. Because Kutaja is dry and binding and can raise Vata, which tends to increase with age, take extra care if you are prone to constipation or dryness, and keep courses short.
Athletes
Nothing in our sources addresses athletic use. The main relevance is travel: Kutaja is valued for bacterial or amoebic dysentery, a common risk for travellers. Pair it with proper rehydration rather than relying on the herb alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kutaja the same as Indrayava?
They come from the same tree. Kutaja usually refers to the bark of Holarrhena antidysenterica, while Indrayava is the name for its seeds. The bark is used more often; the seeds appear in many classical compound formulas.
What is the active compound in Kutaja?
The bark contains several alkaloids, mainly conessine, kurchine, kurchicine and holarrhenine, at about 2 to 4 percent of the bark. Conessine alone makes up around 2.4 to 2.5 percent and has been shown to act against Entamoeba histolytica, the cause of amoebic dysentery.
Can Kutaja cause constipation?
It can. Kutaja is strongly astringent and binding, which is why it helps loose stools, and the same quality can worsen constipation. Our sources list constipation as a reason to avoid it.
Which dosha does Kutaja suit?
Kutaja is cooling, bitter and astringent, so it reduces Pitta and Kapha. It may increase Vata, so people with aggravated Vata, dryness or constipation should avoid it.
Is Kutaja useful for travellers?
Yes. It is considered the main Ayurvedic herb for bacterial or amoebic dysentery, which is why it is often recommended for people travelling where such infections are common. It still needs to be paired with fluids, and serious symptoms need a doctor.
Does Kutaja help with bleeding?
Classical texts list it as hemostatic. The Charaka Samhita uses Kutaja bark decoction with dry ginger to stop bleeding in hemorrhoids, and it is also indicated for heavy menstrual bleeding. Ongoing bleeding should always be checked medically.
How to Use Kutaja by Condition
Explore how Kutaja is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
▶ Classical Text References (7 sources)
References in Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan
vartaka (brhati), vanatiktaka (vatsaka/kutaja), karira, kulaka (kupila), nandi (jaya),kucaila, sakuladani (mesasrngi), katilla (raktapunarnava), kebuka (kembuka),kosataka, and karkasa (kampilla) all these are cold in potency, bitter in taste, pungent at the end of digestion, with hold the movement of fluids, increase vatta and mitigate kapha and pitta.
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Annaswaroopa Food
Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Annaswaroopa Food
References in Charaka Samhita
Take 40 gm fine powder each of svarajjikā and yava-kshara, four varieties of salt, iron bhasma, trikatu, triphala, pippalimula, pealed seeds of vidanga, mustaka, ajamodā, devadāru, bilva, indrayava, root of chitraka, pāthā, ativishā and liquorice;
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 12: Edema Treatment (Shvayathu Chikitsa / श्वयथुचिकित्सा)
Ghrita siddhi is done adding one prastha (96 gm) of ghee to the above decoction and paste of one aksa (12 gm) each of kiratatikta, indrayava, vira, pippalī and utpala is added.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 15: Digestive Disorders Treatment (Grahani Chikitsa / ग्रहणीचिकित्सा)
Bhunimba, kutaki, trikatu, musta and indrayava are taken in equal quantity.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 15: Digestive Disorders Treatment (Grahani Chikitsa / ग्रहणीचिकित्सा)
Pippali, pippalimoola, patha, chavya, indrayava, nagara, chitraka, ativisha, hingu, svadamishthra (gokshura), katurohini and vacha are taken in one karsha (12 gm) quantity each.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 15: Digestive Disorders Treatment (Grahani Chikitsa / ग्रहणीचिकित्सा)
Triphala, kaṭabhi, chavya, pulp of bilva, powder of ayoraja (mandura), katutki, musta, kushtha, patha, hingu, madhuka, kshara of muskaka and yavakshara, trikatu, vacha, vidanga, pippalimoola, svarjikakshara, nimba, chitraka, murva, ajamoda, indrayava, guḍuchi and devadaru are taken in one karsha (12 gm) quantity and one pala each of five salts are taken.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 15: Digestive Disorders Treatment (Grahani Chikitsa / ग्रहणीचिकित्सा)
Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 12: Edema Treatment (Shvayathu Chikitsa / श्वयथुचिकित्सा); Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 15: Digestive Disorders Treatment (Grahani Chikitsa / ग्रहणीचिकित्सा)
References in Charaka Samhita
The decoction of kutaja (Holarrhina antidysenterica) bark mixed with the powder of nagara (Zingiber officinalis) stops exudation of unctuous blood.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 14: Hemorrhoids Treatment (Arsha Chikitsa / अर्शचिकित्सा)
[185] Decoction of chandana (Santalum album), kiratatikta (Swetia chirayita), dhanvyavasa (Fagonia criteca) and nagara (Zingiber officinalis), and the decoction of darvi (Berberis aristata), tvak (Cinnamomum zeylinicum), agaru (Aqularia agallocha), ushira (Vetiveria zizanioidis) and nimba (Azadirecta indica) are alleviators of hemorrhoids caused by the vitiation of blood (blee¬ding hemorrhoids) [186] Bark and fruits of kutaja (Holarrhina antidysenterica) along with ativisha (Aconitum heterophylu
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 14: Hemorrhoids Treatment (Arsha Chikitsa / अर्शचिकित्सा)
Kutaja (Holarrhina antidysenterica) bark (100 palas) should be boiled with rain water (one drona) till the entire essence of the bark comes to water (i.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 14: Hemorrhoids Treatment (Arsha Chikitsa / अर्शचिकित्सा)
To this, the powders of mocharasa, (one pala), samanga (one pala) Phalini (one pala) and seeds of kutaja (Holarrhina antidysenterica) (three palas) should be added and boiled again till it becomes semi-solid and till it sticks to the stirring spoon.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 14: Hemorrhoids Treatment (Arsha Chikitsa / अर्शचिकित्सा)
Ghee cooked with the paste of the fruits of kutaja (Holarrhina antidysenterica), nagkeshar (Mesua ferrea), nilkamal (Nelumbo nucifera), lodhara (Symplocus racemosa) and dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa) should be administered in bleeding hemorrhoids associated with pain.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 14: Hemorrhoids Treatment (Arsha Chikitsa / अर्शचिकित्सा)
Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 14: Hemorrhoids Treatment (Arsha Chikitsa / अर्शचिकित्सा)
References in Sharangadhara Samhita
The powders to add are: Rasanjana (extract of Berberis aristata), Mocharasa (Bombax ceiba gum resin), Trikatu — Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum) — Triphala — Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaka (Terminalia bellirica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) — Lajjalu (Mimosa pudica), Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Patha (Cissampelos pareira), Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Indrayava (Holarrhena antidysenterica seeds), and Tvak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum).
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 8: Avalehakalpana (Confection/Electuary Preparations)
Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 8: Avalehakalpana (Confection/Electuary Preparations)
References in Sharangadhara Samhita
Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica), Vasa (Adhatoda vasica), Kushmanda (Benincasa hispida), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Sahacharya, Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa), and Prasarini (Paederia foetida).
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Purva Khanda, Chapter 1: Paribhashakathana (Definitions)
That which, due to its dryness, coldness, astringent taste, and light digestive effect, increases Vata and causes stasis — that is Stambhana (astringent/binding), like Vatsaka (Holarrhena antidysenterica) bark and Kutaja.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Purva Khanda, Chapter 4: Dipana-Pachana Adikathanam (Digestive Actions etc.)
In all types of Atisara (diarrhea): the juice of leaves of large Babbula (Acacia nilotica), or the juice of bark of Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum) and Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica), eliminates all forms of diarrhea when consumed.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 1: Svarasadikalpana (Svarasa, Kalka, Kvatha, etc.)
Kutaja bark (Kutajatvak) is especially renowned in Ayurveda for its anti-dysenteric and astringent properties.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 1: Svarasadikalpana (Svarasa, Kalka, Kvatha, etc.)
For all types of Atisara (diarrhea), the freshly collected bark of Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica) should be ground with rice-wash water.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 1: Svarasadikalpana (Svarasa, Kalka, Kvatha, etc.)
Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Purva Khanda, Chapter 1: Paribhashakathana (Definitions); Purva Khanda, Chapter 4: Dipana-Pachana Adikathanam (Digestive Actions etc.); Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 1: Svarasadikalpana (Svarasa, Kalka, Kvatha, etc.)
References in Sushruta Samhita
For Pitta fever: a decoction prepared with Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Katuka (Picrorhiza), and Indrayava (Holarrhena seeds).
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 39: Jvarapratishedha
A medicated ghee (Ghrita) cooked with Pippali, Ativisha, Draksha, Sariva, Bilva, Chandana, Katuka, Indrayava, Ushira, Simhi, Amalaki, Ghana, Trayamana, Asthira, Dhatri, Vishva-bheshaja, and Chitraka -- when consumed, conquers irregular digestion, chronic fever, headache, abdominal tumors, splenic disease, anemia, fear, cough with burning, and flank pain.
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 39: Jvarapratishedha
The Aragvadhadi Gana consists of: aragvadha (purging cassia), madana, gopaghna, ghorataki, kutaja, patha, patala, murva, indrayava, saptaparna, nimba (neem), kurutaka, dasikurutaka, guduchi, chitraka, sharngesthi, karanja (two types), patola, kirata-tikta (chirayita), and sushavi (verse 6).
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 38: Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs
The Pippalyadi Gana consists of: pippali (long pepper), pippali root, chavya, chitraka, shringavera (ginger), maricha (black pepper), hasti-pippali, harenuka, ela (cardamom), ajamoda, indrayava, patha, jiraka (cumin), sarshapa (mustard), mahanimbaphala, hingu (asafoetida), bhargi, madhurasa, ativisha, vacha, and vidanga, plus katurohi (verse 22).
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 38: Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs
The Aragvadhadi Gana consists of: aragvadha (purging cassia), madana, gopaghna, ghorataki, kutaja, patha, patala, murva, indrayava, saptaparna, nimba (neem), kurutaka, dasikurutaka, guduchi, chitraka, sharngesthi, karanja (two types), patola, kirata-tikta (chirayita), and sushavi (verse 6).
— Sushruta Samhita, Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs
Source: Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 39: Jvarapratishedha; Sutra Sthana, Chapter 38: Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs; Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs
References in Sushruta Samhita
Decoctions with Kutaja, Bhumini, Nimba, Ghanayas, Yashtyahva, Chandana, combined with Pippali -- this ghee cures all diseases including Grahani, Rakta-Pitta, Kamala (jaundice), and fevers.
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 39: Jvarapratishedha
The Aragvadhadi Gana consists of: aragvadha (purging cassia), madana, gopaghna, ghorataki, kutaja, patha, patala, murva, indrayava, saptaparna, nimba (neem), kurutaka, dasikurutaka, guduchi, chitraka, sharngesthi, karanja (two types), patola, kirata-tikta (chirayita), and sushavi (verse 6).
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 38: Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs
The Lachadi Gana consists of: lacha, revata, kutaja, ashvamaraka, katphala, two turmeric varieties, nimba, samachhada, malati, and strayamana (verse 64).
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 38: Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs
The drugs for upward purification (emesis/vamana) are: madana, kutaja, jimuta, indravaku, dhama, argvaka, kritavedhana, sarshapa (mustard), vidanga, pippali, karanja, prapunnada, kovidara, karbuda, arishta, ashvagandha, vidula, bandhujivaka, shveta, shanapushpi, bimbi, vacha, mrigervaru, and chitra.
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 39: Shodhanasanshmaniya Adhyaya - On Purification and Pacification
The same is the method for kutaja fruit preparations (verse 5).
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 43: Vamana-dravya-vikalpa-vijnaniya Adhyaya - On Emetic Drug Preparations
Source: Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 39: Jvarapratishedha; Sutra Sthana, Chapter 38: Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs; Sutra Sthana, Chapter 39: Shodhanasanshmaniya Adhyaya - On Purification and Pacification; Sutra Sthana, Chapter 43: Vamana-dravya-vikalpa-vijnaniya Adhyaya - On Emetic Drug Preparations
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