Kiratatikta, Chirayata (Swertia chirata) – Practical Uses, Benefits and Dosage Description of Plant Kiratatikta (Swertia chirata) is an erect annual, herb and growing up to 0.5 – 1.5 meters in height. The branching leaves are opposite, lanceolate and acute. Flowers are numerous, very small and greenish yellow in color with a ting of purple. The plant wears pink or white colored haired with sharp pointed fruits. The entire plant is used in medicines for over centuries. General Information Meaning of