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