Indian Gentian
Swertia Chirata, Indian gentian, Bhuchiretta
Andrographis paniculata is many times confused with swertia chirata in Ayurvedic literature, but both are different plants.
Swertia Chirata is an annual herb. It grows to about 5 feet in height. The leaves are oval, pointed and lanceolet. The flowers are greenish white. The fruits are tiny capsules.
Swertia Chirata is an annual herb. It grows to about 5 feet in height. The leaves are oval, pointed and lanceolet. The flowers are greenish white. The fruits are tiny capsules.
Usage
The plant contains an alkaloid Chiretta. The plant has a bitter taste. Chiretta is useful in treatment of fevers of different types, also, it is useful in curing indigestion. All five parts of the plant, the root, bark, leaves, flowers and fruits are useful as Ayurvedic medicine.
Pl visit – www.ias.ac.in/currsci/aug252005/635.pdf for more details
Pl visit – www.ias.ac.in/currsci/aug252005/635.pdf for more details
Obtained Chemical Compounds
Fatty acids are obtained from this plant.
Gujarati: Kariyatu
Marathi: Kirayat, Bhu nimb
Kannada: Nelaberu
Bengali: Kalmegh
Tamil & Telugu: Nilavembu
Malayalam: Nelavepu, Kiriyattu
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