Benefits of Chakramarda (Chakunda) Ayurvedic Herb

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Introduction of Chakramarda (Chakunda)

Chakramarda is a medicinal herb that has been widely used in Ayurveda to treat various health conditions such as skin disorders, cancer, high cholesterol, snake bite poisoning, etc. All parts of the plant are useful for preparing various Ayurvedic formulations. It is popularly known as the ringworm plant. Chakramarda is rich in antiseptic, anthelmintic, carminative, and purgative properties.


Botanical Name : Cassia tora.

Useful Parts for Chakramarda (Chakunda) :

Seed, leaves, root, and shoots.

Names in different languages for Chakramarda (Chakunda) :

English: Ringworm plant.
Hindi: Pavand.
Malayalam: Thakara.
Bengali: Chavuka.
Gujarati: Kuvadiyo.
Marathi: Takla.
Tamil: Taghrai.
Telugu: Tagirise.

Health benefits of Chakramarda (Chakunda)

Chakramarda is an effective Ayurvedic herb to expel body toxins. Diseases such as skin disorders, respiratory diseases, ringworm symptoms, etc., can be effectively managed with Chakramarda.

  • Destroys parasitic worms

    The anthelmintic properties of chakramarda help to eliminate parasitic worms naturally.

  • Improves liver function

    The hepatoprotective properties of chakramarda help protect the liver from damage and improve liver function.

  • Treat abdominal disorders

    The laxative properties of chakramarda prevent abdominal pain and facilitate the evacuation of the bowels.

  • Treat infections

    The antiseptic properties of chakramarda help prevent various infections due to bacteria or viruses.

  • Treat imbalances of Vata and Kapha dosha

    Chakramarda helps pacify aggravated Vata and Kapha dosha.

  • Prevents headaches

    The intake of roasted seeds of chakramarda is effective in reducing headaches.

Medicines include Chakramarda (Chakunda) as an ingredient:

  • Nimbadi Churna.
  • Kasisadi Gritha.
  • Chakramarda Thaila.

Chakramarda has been widely used in Ayurveda to treat various health conditions such as skin diseases, balancing of Vata and Kapha dosha, headaches, liver disorders, abdominal pain, parasitic worm infections, etc.