Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurrooa)

Kutaki is a tiny perennial herb that grows in the mountainous areas of India’s North-Western Himalayan region and Nepal, and is a rapidly decreasing high-value medicinal plant.^(HR/1)

In Ayurveda, the therapeutic properties of the plant’s leaf, bark, and underground components, primarily rhizomes, are utilised. Kutaki is mostly utilised for liver illnesses such as jaundice because of its antioxidant and hepatoprotective characteristics, which protect the liver from cell damage caused by free radicals.This antioxidant property, together with cardioprotective activity, aids in heart health by reducing heart damage. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, kutaki powder can be taken twice a day with honey to control the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis such as joint pain and inflammation. Due to its Ropan (healing) and Sita (protection) properties, gargling with Kutaki kwath (decoction) helps control stomatitis (painful swelling inside the mouth) (nature). Kutaki powder can be used to wounds combined with coconut oil or rose water to aid speedier healing.

Kutaki is also known as :- Picrorhiza kurrooa, Tikta, Tiktarohini, Katurohini, Kavi, Sutiktaka, Katuka, Rohini, Katki, Kutki, Hellebore, Kadu, Katu, Katuka rohini, Kaduk rohini, Kalikutki, Karru, kaur, Kadugurohini, Karukarohini.

Kutaki is obtained from :- Plant

Uses and benefits of Kutaki:-

As per several scientific studies, uses and benefits of Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurrooa) are mentioned as per below^(HR/2)

• Vitiligo : Vitiligo is a skin disease that causes white spots to appear. Kutaki contains active ingredients with phytotoxic properties. Kutaki may help manage Vitiligo when taken orally for a few months.
  Vitiligo is a skin disease that causes white spots to appear. Kutaki contains active ingredients with phytotoxic properties. Kutaki may help manage Vitiligo when taken orally for a few months. 1. Take 4-8 pinches of Kutaki powder and mix them together. 2. Combine with honey or water. 3. Consume it once or twice day. 4. To get rid of the vitiligo symptoms
• Asthma : Oral administration of Kutaki appears to have little effect on the management of Asthma.
  Kutaki aids in the management of asthma symptoms and provides relief from shortness of breath. The main doshas associated in asthma, according to Ayurveda, are Vata and Kapha. In the lungs, vitiated ‘Vata’ joins with disturbed ‘Kapha dosha,’ obstructing the respiratory path. Breathing becomes difficult as a result of this. Swas Roga is the name for this disorder (asthma). Because of its Bhedna (purgative) function, Kutaki helps to balance Kapha and release mucus through stool. Asthma symptoms are relieved as a result of this. Tips: 1. Take 4-8 pinches of Kutaki powder and mix them together. 2. Combine with honey or water. 3.Always consume it once or twice a day. 4. To alleviate asthmatic symptoms
• Rheumatoid arthritis : Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, Kutaki may be beneficial in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis. It works by preventing the synthesis of inflammation-causing substances, which lowers joint swelling.
  “In Ayurveda, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is called as Aamavata. Amavata is a disorder in which the Vata dosha is vitiated and Ama is accumulated in the joints (s). Amavta begins with a weakened digestive fire, resulting in the accumulation of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion). This Ama is delivered by Vata to various areas, but instead of being absorbed, it builds up in the joints, causing Rheumatoid Arthritis. Kutaki’s Deepan (appetiser) and Bhedna (purgative) characteristics aid to minimise Ama and regulate the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. 1. Take 4 to 8 pinches of Kutaki powder. 2. Combine with honey or water. 3. Consume it once or twice day. 4. To get rid of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
• Stomatitis : Stomatitis is a painful swelling of the interior of the mouth. In Ayurveda, it is known as Mukhapaka. Mukhapaka is a combination of all three doshas (mostly Pitta), as well as Rakta (bleeding). Due to its Ropan (healing) function, gargling Kutaki Kwath aids the healing process and lowers inflammation due to its Sita (nature) nature. Tips: a. Take 14-12 teaspoon Kutaki powder (or as needed) b. Boil it in 2 cups of water c. Wait 5-10 minutes or until it reduces to 1/2 cup d. Kutaki Kwath is now ready; gargle once or twice daily.
• Wound healing : Kutaki powder paste promotes rapid wound healing, reduces swelling, and restores the skin’s natural texture. Because of its Ropan (healing) and Sita (cooling) characteristics, a paste of Toor dal leaves with coconut oil aids in rapid healing and inflammation reduction. Tips: a. Take 14-12 teaspoon Kutaki powder; b. mix with rose water or honey; c. apply to afflicted region once a day; d. to hasten wound healing.

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Precautions to be taken while using Kutaki:-

As per several scientific studies, below precautions should to be taken while taking Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurrooa)^(HR/3)

Special precautions to be taken while taking Kutaki:-

As per several scientific studies, below special precautions should to be taken while taking Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurrooa)^(HR/4)

• Breastfeeding : There is insufficient scientific evidence to support the use of while breastfeeding. As a result, it is best to utilise Kutaki only under medical supervision while breastfeeding.
• Patients with diabetes : Kutaki has the potential to reduce blood sugar levels. When using Kutaki with anti-diabetic medications, it’s usually a good idea to keep an eye on your blood sugar levels.
• Patients with heart disease : There isn’t enough scientific data to support the usage of Kutaki if you’re on antihypertensive medication. In this scenario, it is best to avoid Kutaki or use it exclusively under medical supervision.
• Pregnancy : There is insufficient scientific evidence to support the usage of during pregnancy. As a result, Kutaki should only be used under medical supervision during pregnancy.

How to take Kutaki:-

As per several scientific studies, Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurrooa) can be taken into the methods mentioned as per below^(HR/5)

• Kutaki Powder : Take four to eight pinch of Kutaki powder. Mix with water or honey. Have it once or twice a day. To get rid of liver problems.
• Kutaki Capsule : Take one Kutaki capsule. Swallow with water one or two times a day. To do away with the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid joint inflammation.
• Kutaki Ras (juice) : Take two to three teaspoon of Kutaki ras. Mix with water. Drink it before taking food one or two times a day. To get fast relief in gastrointestinal issues.
• Kutaki powder : Take one fourth to half teaspoon or as per your requirement Kutaki powder. Add two mugs of water as well as steamed it. Wait five to ten minutes or till it decrease half cup. Now Kutaki Kwath is ready. Do gargle once or twice a day.

How much Kutaki should be taken:-

As per several scientific studies, Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurrooa) should be taken into the amounts mentioned as per below^(HR/6)

• Kutaki Powder : Four to eight pinch once or twice a day, or, One fourth to half teaspoon or as per your requirement.
• Kutaki Capsule : One capsule once or twice a day.
• Kutaki Tablet : Two to three teaspoon once a day.

Side effects of Kutaki:-

As per several scientific studies, below side effects need to be taken into consideration while taking Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurrooa)^(HR/7)

• There is not enough scientific data available about side effects of this herb yet.

Questions asked frequently Related to the Kutaki:-

Question. Does Kutaki help in cough?

Answer. Because of its expectorant characteristics, Kutaki can help with coughing. It promotes the secretion of sputum, which aids in the loosening of mucus. This aids in breathing and provides cough alleviation.

Yes, despite its Sita (cool) nature, Kutaki helps to suppress cough due to its Kapha balancing properties. This aids in the removal of excessive sputum from the lungs as well as cough alleviation.

Question. Is Kutaki helpful in heart problems?

Answer. Yes, Kutaki can be used to treat cardiac problems because it contains antioxidants that have cardioprotective properties. It aids in the battle against free radicals that cause cardiac cell damage and helps to avoid a variety of heart diseases.

Yes, Kutaki can aid with heart problems due to its Hrdya (cardiac tonic) properties. It protects heart muscles from injury and keeps the heart functioning normally.

Question. Is Kutaki beneficial for kidney disorders?

Answer. Due to its nephroprotective properties, Kutaki may offer a variety of benefits for kidney problems. It has antioxidant properties, which inhibits cell damage caused by free radicals and provides protection against renal disease.

Question. Does Kutaki help in fevers?

Answer. Yes, Kutaki can help with fever treatment since it has antipyretic effect, which means it lowers body temperature.

Yes, Kutaki aids in the reduction of fever symptoms. Fever is caused by the aggravation of Pitta dosha, according to Ayurveda. Kutaki relieves the symptoms of fever thanks to its Pitta balancing properties.

Question. Can Kutaki be used for jaundice?

Answer. Kutaki can be used to treat jaundice since it contains hepatoprotective properties. It contains antioxidants that protect the liver from cell damage caused by free radicals while also increasing bile output.

Yes, Kutaki can help with jaundice symptoms because of its Deepan (appetiser) and Bhedna (purgative) characteristics, which preserve the liver and support good liver function.

Question. Can Kutaki cure throat problems?

Answer. Although there isn’t enough scientific proof to back up Kutaki’s role in throat disorders, it has traditionally been used to treat sore throats.

Question. Is Kutaki useful in hiccups?

Answer. There isn’t enough scientific data to back up Kutaki’s function in hiccups.

SUMMARY

In Ayurveda, the therapeutic properties of the plant’s leaf, bark, and underground components, primarily rhizomes, are utilised. Kutaki is mostly utilised for liver illnesses such as jaundice because of its antioxidant and hepatoprotective characteristics, which protect the liver from cell damage caused by free radicals.