Chichda

(Chichda)
Sanskrit: निचुल्क • Botanical: Casearia tomentosa Roxb.

Nichulka (Casearia tomentosa) is a tree whose bark and leaves are used medicinally. The bark is used in snake bite and scorpion sting as a vishaghna (anti-poison). It has bitter taste and hot potency. The leaves and bark are used externally on skin ailments and internally as an anthelmintic.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Chichda
Sanskrit: निचुल्क, बिच्छू
Hindi: चिचड़ा, बिचड़ा

What is Chichda / Nichulka (निचुल्क)?

Nichulka (Casearia tomentosa) is a tree whose bark and leaves are used medicinally. The bark is used in snake bite and scorpion sting as a vishaghna (anti-poison). It has bitter taste and hot potency. The leaves and bark are used externally on skin ailments and internally as an anthelmintic.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Kushthaghna (alleviates skin diseases)
  • Vishaghna (antidote to poisons)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Chichda by Condition

Explore how Chichda is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Chichda for Male Sexual Health

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