Botanical name: Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex. Benth
Other name: tikta, kaurohini, kavi, tiktarohini, kauka, sutiktaka, and rohini
Kutaki, a diminutive perennial herb, is a valuable medicinal plant that thrives in the hilly areas of the North-Western Himalayan region in India and Nepal. In Ayurveda, the medicinal properties of Kutaki are derived from various parts of the plant, including the leaves, bark, and primarily the underground components such as rhizomes. However, it is noteworthy that Kutaki faces the challenge of fast depletion.
Medicinal Uses:
- It may act as an anti-inflammatory agent.
- It may lower blood sugar levels.
- It may reduce ulcer formation.
- It may be an antioxidant.
- It may reduce fever.
- It may facilitate easy passing of stools (stool-softener).
- It may be an anti-bacterial agent.
- It may stop the growth of cancerous cells.
- It may lower high cholesterol levels.
