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| Picrorrhiza kurroa | |||
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| Name | |||
| Katuka | |||
| Biological Name | |||
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Picrorrhiza kurroa |
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| Other Names | |||
| Katuka, Kutki, Katki Bal- kadu, Kadugu-rohini, Katukarogani, Kali kutki, Katuki, Katurohini, Khanekhaswael, Kharbaqe-hindi, Kuru |
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| Parts Used | |||
| Dried rhizome | |||
| Active Compounds | |||
| Root contains a glucoside called 'Picrorrhizin", a fairly large percentage of soluble bitter substance with an acid reaction. The herb also contains other substances such as glucose, wax, cathartic acid etc. | |||
| Remedies For | |||
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Action Small doses-bitter stomachic and laxative. Large doses - anti-periodic, cathartic, cholagogue emmenagogue, emetic, abortifacient Uses constipation epilepsy improves eye sight fever malaria paralysis scorpion sting skin diseases The following are examples of remedies where this herb is used in Ayurveda: Two drachms of powdered root with sugar and warm water is useful as a mild purgative. Ten to twenty grains of the powder with aromatics or herbs such as pepper, asafoetida, triphala and salts is useful in constipation due to scanty intestinal secretions. |
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| Description | |||
| This herb is found in the Himalayan mountains from Kashmir in India to Sikkim. | |||
| Dosage | |||
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Tincture, extract, powder, pills. |
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| Safety | |||
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No information about the safety of this herb is available. Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional. |
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