Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa) – Properties, Benefits & Dosage DESCRIPTION OF PLANT The Katuki is a Sanskrit word which means bitter. This is a great herb used very much in the ayurvedic treatment. It belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. This plant has very large family, over 200 genera and 3000 species. Katuki is known as Picrorhiza kurroa in the scientific language. This is a perennial herb which has a long rhizome. It is 2.5 to 12 cm long and 0.3 to
Read More....Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) – Uses, Health Benefits, Dosage, Medicinal Properties (Ref: Bhavaprakasa Nighantu)Introduction Kutki is the very amazing herb of Ayurveda that literally means bitter taste. Bitter roots of this powerful herb are used to treat various disorders. Being a very effective coolant Kutki is used to treat various bleeding disorders like nasal bleeds, menstrual problems etc. It is called Behdhniya herb due to its piercing nature. It is used to treat fevers that are caused due to vitiated Pitta
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