Health Impacts with Social Factors of Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica): An Analysis of Ayurvedic herb with Economic Perspective in Indian Society and Healthcare 5.0

Authors

Dr. Preeti Sharma
Rajshree Ayurvedic Medical college and Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dr. Rohit Rastogi
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Dr. Bhavna Singh
GS Ayurveda Medical College, Pilkhuwa, Hapur, UP
Sandeep Kumar
GS Ayurveda Medical College, Pilkhuwa, Hapur, UP
Gunjan Nagar
GS Ayurveda Medical College, Pilkhuwa, Hapur, UP
Prashant Rathore
Kritika Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

In this presented manuscript, we provide detailed knowledge about the plant Plumbago zeylanica as per classic literature and modern literature as well. This manuscript will be helpful in revealing different facts of Plumbago zeylanica, especially in lifestyle disorders and as well. Currently, Ayurveda and herbal medicine are very popular. Descriptions of many divine medicines are found in Ayurveda. One of them is Chitrak. Its main action is on the Agni (metabolism) of the human body. It is a very good appetiser and digestive. Much clinical research has proved its anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties. It lowers blood glucose levels by decreasing insulin secretion and simultaneously reduces blood cholesterol. It also aids in reducing. Anxiety and calming brain activity, as it suppresses the central nervous system because of its relaxant properties.

 

Published

July 12, 2026

How to Cite

Sharma, P., Rastogi, R., Singh, B., Kumar, S., Nagar, G., & Rathore, P. (2026). Health Impacts with Social Factors of Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica): An Analysis of Ayurvedic herb with Economic Perspective in Indian Society and Healthcare 5.0. In D. N. Gupta (Ed.), Emerging Trends in Science & Technology Vol-I (pp. 47-66). JPTM PUBLICATIONS. https://doi.org/10.67389/jptm.0626.etstv1.ch6