Kutki is a bitter, ant bilious, tonic, antiperiodic, stomachic, astringent, antihelmintic, laxative, antipyretic, alterative, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and general one of the best “anti-Pita” herbs. It is also known as “Indan Gentian” and “Chireta,” although it should not be confused woth the similar herb Chairata

(Swertia Chirata). It is better than most bitters because it has no tannins and is traditionally used to treat intermittent fevers, acidity, vomiting, bilious dyspepsia with fever, fistulas, malaria, syphyllis, genital herpes, leprosy, skin problems, coughs, hiccups, chronic or acute diarrhea, spleen trouble, acne, venereal sores, rashes, obesity, ulcers, diabetes, gout, catarrhs, liver disorders, parasites, “Pitta Type” Candida and Cancer. Kutki is used for different Ayurvedic medicinal purpose. The rhizomes are considered as digestive, cooling laxative, carminative, stomachache, expectorant, antipyretic, anti flammatory, antipeiodic, purgative etc. the traditional healers (Amchi) use kutki in cold, bile problem, intestinal pain, conjunctive , cold and caugh. Kutki is also useful for many skin diseases for example leprosy, and others. It is one of the oldest medicinal plants traded from the Karnali Region.

Dosage : 1 to 2 Capsules two to three times a day before meal.