Kutaj (Holarrhena pubescens) is a deciduous shrub or small tree commonly found in India and other tropical parts of Asia. It is well-known for having strong astringent, antibacterial, and anti-diarrheal effects. Kutaj has long been used to treat skin conditions, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic diarrhea, and dysentery in the Ayurvedic, Unani, and Siddha medical systems. The most often utilized medicinal elements are the seeds and bark.
Kutaj contains several biologically active phytochemicals contributing to its medicinal properties:
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