Kutki | Koor | Picrorhiza root Hellebore | کٹکی | کوڑ

English : Picrorhiza root Hellebore
Latin name: Picrorhiza kurroa
Sanskrit: Shataparva, Katvi, Katuka, Tikta
Urdu: Kaali kutaki, Karru.

The taste of kutki is bitter and pungent. That is why it is also called Katumbhara.Since ancient times, katuki churna is being used as a medicine.Katuki could be a well-known herb for its hepatoprotective action and its big selection of pharmacological activities.Katuki is known to removing the excess fire energy from the body thus acting as a cooling agent.It helps to balances pitta and kapha dosha which can cause digestive problems, acidity and fat.It helps to improve digestion, metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.With improved metabolism various problems like increased level of urea, creatinine, diabetes, heat and hyperthyroidism may be managed.This drug is thought to be in medicinal use since 5000 years ago.

Benefits:

• Treats Oral Disorder
• Beneficial in Hiccup
• Uses in Fighting with Cough
• Beneficial in heart disease
• Used in stomach diseases
• Cure Kidney Disorder
• Treats Respiratory Problems
• Used in Leprosy
• Brings down fever
• Useful for Liver
• Get relief from Constipation
• Beneficial to Treat Eczema
• Beneficial to Treat White spot on Skin
• To Get Relief from Arthritis
• Useful in Blood Diseases
• To control Diabetes
• Useful in Weight Loss