Putikaranja
Putikaranja is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica.
| Sanskrit | Cirabilvah, Prakiryah, Putikah |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Banchillaa, Chilbil, Kanju, Paapari |
| English | Indian elm |
| Tamil | Aapa, Avali |
| Malayalam | Avil, Nettavil |
| Telugu | Nemalinara, Tapasi |
| Kannada | Tapasigida |
| Marathi | Baavalaa |
| Gujarati | Charela, Kanajho |
| Punjabi | Chirbil |
Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. How we source.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Putikaranja |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta, Katu | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Tikshna | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Churna (seed powder), Kwatha (bark decoction), Capsule, Tablet, Taila (seed oil, external), Lepa (paste), Ointment
Standard Dosage: 1-3 g seed powder daily; 3-5 g bark powder daily; 15-20 mL decoction twice daily; topical oil/paste as directed
Optimal Timing: Oral (seed/bark): after meals. Topical oil: apply at night, avoid sun exposure on treated areas for 12 hours. For skin conditions: apply thin layer twice daily.
Storage: Seed oil: amber glass or HDPE, below 25 deg C, protect from light and oxidation. Powder: airtight, below 25 deg C, RH <50%. Seeds: cool, dry, pest-proof storage.
Marker Compounds: Karanjin, Pongamol, Pongapin, Kanjone, Furanoflavonoids, Beta-sitosterol, Glabrin, Pinnatin
Synergistic Combinations
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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