Wrightia

(Sweet Indrajao)
Sanskrit: कुटज (श्वेत) • Botanical: Wrightia tinctoria R. Br.

Wrightia tinctoria, a relative of Kutaja, is described as another species sharing similar anti-diarrheal properties. The seeds (Indrayava) are commonly used in Ayurvedic practice. The bark yields a blue dye (Indigotin). It is a medium-sized tree with milky latex. The seeds are small, oblong, and used in fevers and dysentery. The text notes that Wrightia tomentosa (another species) is also used similarly.

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
Wrightine, Indigotin, Tannins
Also Known As
English: Sweet Indrajao, Pala Indigo
Sanskrit: श्वेतकुटज, इन्द्रयव
Hindi: श्वेत इन्द्रजौ, दूधी

What is Wrightia / Kutaja variety (इन्द्रजौ / राइटिया)?

Wrightia tinctoria, a relative of Kutaja, is described as another species sharing similar anti-diarrheal properties. The seeds (Indrayava) are commonly used in Ayurvedic practice. The bark yields a blue dye (Indigotin). It is a medium-sized tree with milky latex. The seeds are small, oblong, and used in fevers and dysentery. The text notes that Wrightia tomentosa (another species) is also used similarly.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Atisarahara (anti-diarrheal)
  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Jvarghna (antipyretic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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