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 bitter properties, acting as a tonic for the body.
• It helps stimulate appetite and aids in digestion.
2. Antiperiodic:
• Used to treat and prevent recurring fevers (antiperiodic effect).
• Particularly beneficial in managing conditions like malaria.
3. Cholagogue:
• Kutki promotes the flow of bile from the gallbladder.
• Supports liver function and enhances digestion.
4. Dyspepsia and Stomachic:
• Beneficial in addressing dyspepsia, relieving indigestion and related discomfort.
• Acts as a stomachic, promoting overall stomach health.
• Kutki possesses mild laxative properties.
• It can help in relieving constipation and promoting bowel regularity.
6. Liver Problems:
• Kutki is traditionally used in various liver disorders.
• It may assist in liver detoxification and support overall liver health.
• The root and rhizome of Kutki can be dried and powdered.
• The powder can be consumed with honey or warm water.
• Alternatively, Kutki extracts or decoctions are used in traditional medicine.
