Katula
Common name
Kutki
ID
HD0184
Scientific name of the plant
Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex. Benth.
Anatomical part for use
rhizome
Human use
Gastrointestinal disorders
Summary
Picrorhiza kurroa is one of the major income generating non-timber forest products found in the Nepalese Himalayas. It is one of the oldest medicinal plants traded from the Karnali zone. Known as kutki or कुटकी in Nepali, it is a perennial herb and is used as a substitute for Indian gentian (Gentiana kurroo).
Evidence Level
Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A
Katula
Common name
Kutki
ID
HD0184
Scientific name of the plant
Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex. Benth.
Anatomical part for use
rhizome
Human use
Gastrointestinal disorders
Summary
Picrorhiza kurroa is one of the major income generating non-timber forest products found in the Nepalese Himalayas. It is one of the oldest medicinal plants traded from the Karnali zone. Known as kutki or कुटकी in Nepali, it is a perennial herb and is used as a substitute for Indian gentian (Gentiana kurroo).
Evidence Level
Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A