KATUKI
Latin Name- Picrorhiza kurroa
Family- Plantaginaceae
Synonyms- Krishnabhedda, Matsyashakala, Matsyapitta, Kandruha, Chakrangi, Katurohini, Ashokrohini, Dwijangika
Introduction- It is a perennial herb with bitter root stock. It is found in Himalayan region from Kashmir to Sikkim. Leaves are coarsely toothed. Flowers are purplish blue. It is bitter due to presence of a glycoside i.e Kutkin
Part Used- Rhizome
Uses- 1. Its powder mixed with sugar alleviates fever caused by pitta.
2. For purification of breast milk its decoction is used.
3. Its decoction is hepatoprotective.
Important Formulations- Arogyavardhani vati, Katukadya ghrita
Identification mark- Image bellow shows why this plant has been given synonym Krishnabhedda. When its rhizome is broken, a white ring is seen and rest of the portion is totally black so its called Krishnabhedda.
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