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Kakaj Churna (Kuberakshi / Fever Nut) – Caesalpinia crista – Riddhish Herbals – 100g
Kakaj Churna (Kuberakshi / Fever Nut) – Caesalpinia crista – Riddhish Herbals – 100g
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Kakaj Churna from Riddhish Herbals is pure Kakaj (Kuberakshi) seed powder — the seed of Caesalpinia crista (syn. C. bonducella), known in English as the fever nut or bonduc nut. In classical Ayurveda it is Tikta and Kashaya (bitter-astringent) in Rasa and Ushna in Virya, and is described as Deepana (digestion-kindling), Pachana (digestive) and Krimighna. It is a potent bitter seed used in small, physician-set amounts. Each pack is genuine, bill-provided material from a doctor-guided store operating since 2015.
About Kakaj Churna (Kuberakshi / Fever Nut)
Kakaj — Kuberakshi, Latakaranja, fever nut, Caesalpinia crista — is a hard, bitter seed with a long history in classical Ayurveda; its English name ‘fever nut’ is simply a traditional common name for the seed. Kakaj Churna is that seed ground fine for classical use.
Riddhish Herbals supplies it as clean single-material Kuberakshi seed powder under our doctor-guided selection standard, with a bill on every order. Because it is a potent, intensely bitter seed, it is used in small amounts and the dose and anupan are chosen by a Vaidya.
Traditional Ayurvedic Importance
Classical texts describe Kuberakshi / Latakaranja (Kakaj) as Tikta and Kashaya in Rasa, Laghu and Ruksha in Guna, Ushna in Virya and Katu in Vipaka, with a Deepana (digestion-kindling), Pachana (digestive) and Krimighna character. It is a classically bitter-astringent seed used in traditional digestive and bitter formulations.
Because the seed is potent and intensely bitter, it is used only in small amounts and within a physician-guided routine. It has long been a familiar classical dravya across regional Ayurvedic practice.
Key Features
- Pure Kakaj (Kuberakshi) seed powder: the ground seed of Caesalpinia crista — the fever nut / bonduc nut, Kuberakshi in Sanskrit.
- Classical Tikta-Kashaya bitter: a classically bitter, astringent seed used in traditional formulations.
- Deepana & Pachana: traditionally valued as a digestion-kindling, digestive bitter.
- Krimighna character: classically counted among the Krimighna dravyas.
- A small amount is used: a potent bitter seed — used in small, physician-set amounts.
- Genuine, doctor-guided sourcing: bill provided with every pack; a store trusted since 2015.
Research on the Constituents
◆ Researchers isolated and characterised cassane- and norcassane-type diterpenes from the seed kernels of Kakaj, Caesalpinia crista — (Kalauni SK et al., 2004 — Journal of Natural Products). PubMed PMID: 15568776
Results were observed under study conditions. Individual results may vary. This is shared for general educational interest and is not a medical claim. Consult your Ayurvedic physician before use.
Ingredients (single-material)
| Ingredient | Botanical (part) | Plant Part | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakaj / Kuberakshi (fever nut) | Caesalpinia crista L. (syn. C. bonducella; Fabaceae) | Dried seed, ground | 100% single material |
Single-material pure Kuberakshi seed powder (Caesalpinia crista, Kakaj / fever nut). No fillers, colours or preservatives added. This is the ground seed. Confirm the species and details against the physical pack label.
How to Use
As directed by your Ayurvedic physician. Kakaj is a potent, intensely bitter seed, so only a small, physician-set amount is used — a common traditional reference is a small measure of the churna with warm water. The exact dose and anupan are matched to you by a Vaidya.
Who Can Use It
For use by adults on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician, who will set the small dose. Because it is a potent bitter seed, avoid use in pregnancy and lactation without advice, and seek advice if you are on medication or managing any condition. Not suitable for young children except under practitioner care.
Safety Information
Kakaj (Kuberakshi) is a potent, intensely bitter seed. Use it only in the small amount set by a qualified Ayurvedic physician; it is not for casual self-dosing. Avoid use in pregnancy and lactation without advice, and seek advice if you are on medication or managing any condition. Keep out of reach of children. Results may vary from person to person.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight. Keep the pack tightly closed after each use to keep the powder dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kakaj Churna?
It is pure Kuberakshi seed powder — ground Kakaj (Caesalpinia crista), the fever nut / bonduc nut. It is a classical Ayurvedic Tikta-Kashaya (bitter-astringent) Deepana-Pachana seed.
Why is it called ‘fever nut’?
‘Fever nut’ is simply the traditional English common name for the seed of Caesalpinia crista; it is used here only as a name for the herb, not as a claim about what the product does.
What are the alternate names of Kakaj?
Kuberakshi, Latakaranja or Putikaranja (Sanskrit), Karanjwa or Kantkarej (Hindi), Kakaj / Kakach (Gujarati), Sagargota (Marathi). In English it is Fever Nut, Bonduc Nut or Grey Nickernut; botanically Caesalpinia crista.
What are its classical properties?
Classical texts describe Kuberakshi as Tikta-Kashaya in Rasa, Laghu-Ruksha in Guna, Ushna in Virya and Katu in Vipaka, and as Deepana, Pachana and Krimighna.
How much Kakaj should I use?
Only a small amount — it is a potent, intensely bitter seed, so a little is used at a time. For medicinal use the amount is set by your Ayurvedic physician.
Is this AYUSH- or GMP-made?
This is a raw single seed in Riddhish Herbals’ own pack. Any AYUSH or GMP mark would appear on the physical pack — we state such marks only where verified on the pack.
How is it traditionally used in Ayurveda?
Kuberakshi is used in small amounts in classical bitter and digestive formulations; because it is so potent and bitter, the amount is always chosen by a Vaidya.
Has Caesalpinia crista been studied scientifically?
Yes — researchers have isolated and characterised cassane- and norcassane-type diterpenes from the seed kernels of Caesalpinia crista (Kalauni SK et al., 2004, Journal of Natural Products). This is shared for general educational interest, not as a medical claim.
How should I store Kakaj Churna?
Keep it in a cool, dry, airtight container away from moisture, heat and sunlight, and close the pack tightly after use to keep the powder dry.
Regional Names & Spelling Variants
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Local / common | Kakaj / Kuberakshi (કકાજ) |
| Sanskrit | Kuberakshi, Latakaranja, Putikaranja (कुबेराक्षी) |
| Hindi | Karanjwa, Kantkarej, Kat-karanj (कंटकरंज) |
| Gujarati | Kakaj, Kakach (કકાજ) |
| Marathi | Sagargota, Gajga (सागरगोटा) |
| Bengali | Nata karanja (romanised) |
| Tamil | Kalarchikkai, Kazharchi (romanised) |
| Telugu | Gachchakaya (romanised) |
| Kannada | Gajjuga (romanised) |
| Malayalam | Kazhanchi (romanised) |
| English + Botanical | Fever Nut / Bonduc Nut / Grey Nickernut — Caesalpinia crista L. (syn. C. bonducella; Fabaceae) — dried seed |
| Search variants | kakaj churna, kakaj, kuberakshi, latakaranja, karanjwa, kantkarej, sagargota, fever nut, bonduc nut, caesalpinia crista, kakach |
| Common misspellings | kakaj churn, kakach churna, kuberaksha, kuberakshy, latakaranj, caesalpinia crista powder, sagargotta |
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