KUTKI-Herbal Remedy for Bronchitis Disorders

Botanical Name : Picrorhiza Kurroa

Family Name : Scrophulariaceae

Other Name : Picrorhiza, Kutki

Uses

• Diabetes
• Jaundice
• Blood disorders
• Hepatomegaly
• Liver disorder
• Spleen disorders
• Skin disorders.
• Cough
• Asthma
• Bronchitis disorders
• Fever
• Digestive problems
• Allergies
• Immunity system
• Burning sensation
• Urinary problems

How to use in different diseases

• The plant and its formulations are widely used in therapy of epidemic jaundice
• It is bitter, carminative, digesting and has a cooling effect and is used as a cardio tonic, anti-ipyretic and anathematic.
• The root powder is useful for cough, asthma and other respiratory disorders. The powderIs taken one to two teaspoonfuls twice a day.
• It is beneficial in bronchial asthma and liver infections
• The root is useful for acute and chronic infections, allergies, autoimmune disorders and weakened immunity
• It is useful to bitter tasting drugs which act on the mucous membranes of the mouth and stomach to increase appetite and promote digestion
• The root is useful for urinary discharge, hiccup, blood troubles, burning sensations, Leucoderma

Parts used

Root and whole plant

Dose

Powder-3 to 6 gm

Preparations

Powder