KUTKI (PICRORHIZA SCROPHULARIIFLORA)
Nepali Name: कुटकी, Kutki
Scientific Name: Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora
Hindi Name: कुटुका Kutuka, कुटकी, Kutki
Traditional Uses and Process of Use:
1. Bitter Tonic:
• Kutki is known for its acerb properties, performing as a stimulant for the ashes.
• It helps arouse hunger and aids in digestion.
2. Antiperiodic:
• Used to handle and stop recurring fevers (antiperiodic result).
• especially beneficial in managing conditions like malaria.
3. Cholagogue:
• Kutki promotes the flow of bile from the gallbladder.
• Supports organ purpose and enhances digestion.
4. Dyspepsia and Stomachic:
• Beneficial in addressing indigestion, easing indigestion and connected pain.
• Acts as a stomachic, advancing total belly wellness.
• Kutki possesses gentle purgative properties.
• It can abet in easing irregularity and advancing bowel consistency.
6. Liver Problems:
• Kutki is customarily used in diverse organ disorders.
• It may help in organ detoxification and aid total organ wellness.
• The origin and rootstock of Kutki can be dehydrated and powdered.
• The powder can be consumed with honey or heated liquid.
• Alternatively, Kutki extracts or decoctions are used in customary medicine.
