Raktachitraka.

Vern. Lάlchitά, Beng. The properties of the root of Plumbago rosea are said to be like those of P. Zeylanica. It has besides a specific action on the uterus.* The root of Plumbago rosea taken internally will expel the foetus from the womb, whether dead or alive.1 This root is a more powerful vesicant than that of P. Zelanica, and enters into the composition of caustic pastes, and stimulant and rubefacient applications.