Amoeb Plex
$38.95
What This Product Does
- Eliminates parasites and restores healthy gut function*
- Soothes digestive discomfort and cramping*
- Restores your intestinal lining to prevent infections*
How to Use
Take 1–2 tablets twice daily with water after meals.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Holarrhena antidysenterica extract (Bark), Cyprus rotundus extract (Rhizome), Vetiveria zizanioides extract (Root), Aegle marmelos (Fruit)
Ayurvedic Energetics
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent) |
| Virya (Potency) | Sheeta (Cooling) |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu (Pungent) |
| Dosha Action | Pacifies Pitta and Kapha; safe for Vata when taken with adequate fluids |
Science & Research
A specialized intestinal health formula centered on Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica), the foremost herb in Ayurveda for atisara (diarrhea) and pravahika (dysentery). The steroidal alkaloid conessine demonstrates potent amoebicidal activity against Entamoeba histolytica through disruption of parasite membrane sterols. Additional alkaloids (kurchine, kurchicine) inhibit intestinal hypersecretion by modulating cAMP-mediated chloride channel activity — the same mechanism targeted by pharmaceutical antidiarrheal agents. Bilva (Aegle marmelos) contributes marmelosin, a coumarin with demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity in the intestinal mucosa. Ativisha provides aconite-class diterpenoid alkaloids (processed to non-toxic forms) that reduce intestinal spasm and colic.
Clinical Key Functions
- Antispasmodic action reducing colic and intestinal cramping*
- Restoration of normal intestinal mucosal barrier function*
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against intestinal pathogens*
Selected Research
- Kavitha D, et al. Holarrhena antidysenterica — a rich source of steroidal alkaloids with antimicrobial properties. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004;93(1):1-6.
- Rani P, Khullar N. Antimicrobial evaluation of some medicinal plants for their anti-enteric potential against multi-drug resistant Salmonella typhi. Phytother Res. 2004;18(8):670-673.
- Maity P, et al. Biological activities of crude extracts and chemical constituents of Bael (Aegle marmelos). Indian J Exp Biol. 2009;47(11):849-861.
- Manandhar B, et al. Phytochemical and pharmacological review of Kutaja. J Pharmacogn Phytochem. 2018;7(4):2802-2809.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica) is the foremost Atisara-hara (anti-diarrheal) herb in Ayurveda, indicated specifically for Pravahika (dysentery) and Krimi-janya Atisara (pathogen-induced diarrhea). The Charaka Samhita devotes extensive discussion to Atisara as one of the most dangerous conditions if left untreated, as it depletes Rasa Dhatu (plasma) and Jala Mahabhuta (water element). Kutaja bark's intensely Tikta-Kashaya Rasa provides Grahi (absorbent/astringent) action on the intestinal mucosa, restoring the integrity of Purishavahasrotas (channels carrying fecal matter). Bilva (Aegle marmelos) is classified among the Sangrahi (absorbent) group, while Ativisha addresses Agni Mandya (digestive fire impairment) that often accompanies intestinal infections.
Classical Text References
- Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 19 (Atisara Chikitsa) — comprehensive treatment of diarrheal diseases including Kutaja as the premier Grahi
- Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 4 — Kutaja listed among Sangrahi (absorbent) and Arshoghna Mahakashaya
- Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Haritakyadi Varga — Kutaja (Indrajava) classified as Atisara-hara and Grahi with detailed Rasa-Virya-Vipaka description