Gentiana kurroo Royle

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Gentiana kurroo Royle is aslo known as Gentiana chirayita Roxb, belongs to Gentianaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are Himalayan Gentian, Indian Gentian.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Juntiana, Kamal phul, Kutki, Nilkanth.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Gentiana kurroo Royle are Abortifacient, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Antidote, Aperient, Appetizer, Aromatic, Blood Tonic, Carminative, Cholagogue, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Fattening, Gastric Stimulant, Hepatoprotective, Sialagogue, Stomachic, Tonic.

Root:

  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Anti-emetic
  • Anti-malarial
  • Antidote
  • Appetizer
  • Cholagogue


    • Indications

    The Indications of Gentiana kurroo Royle are Amenorrhoea, Syphilis, Leucoderma, Weakness.

    The Indications of Root of Gentiana kurroo Royle are Malaria, Stomachache, Leprosy, Travel Sickness, Syphilis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Skin Diseases, Catarrh, Jaundice, Nausea, Bilious Dyspepsia, Intermittent Fever, Phthisis, Urinary Affections, Food Poisoning, Lack of Appetite.

    The Indications of Decoction (root) of Gentiana kurroo Royle are Worms, Convalescence, Wounds, Intestinal Inflammation.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Gentiana kurroo Royle.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Gentiana kurroo Royle is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Gentiana kurroo Royle.

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Gentiana kurroo Royle.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb1.000g - 2.000g

    Herb's Description

    Gentiana kurroo Royle. A small perennial herb with stout rhizome bearing decumbent flowering stems; leaves narrowly oblong; radical rosulate, 7.5-12.5 cm by 6-13 mm; stem leaves 2.5 cm; narrower. Flowers blue, spotted with white, 4.5-5 cm long, 2 cm diameter; solitary or racemose. Calyx about half as long as the corolla; lobes 5 linear. Corolla 5-lobed. Capsule oblong The dried rhizomes and roots of Gentiana kurroo described under the name Indian Gentian in I.P.C., are used as a substitute for the true gentian. The rhizomes and roots of Picrorhiza kurroo Royle ex Benth; another herb have similar properties and uses and are mixed with or substituted for those of Gentiana kurroo The common vernacular and trade name Kutki is applied to both.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, Europe, India, Iran, Kashmir, Northern Asia, Pakistan.
    Odor: The odor of Gentiana kurroo Royle is Unpleasant
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Gentiana kurroo Royle's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Gentiana kurroo Royle's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Gentiana kurroo Royle's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Large doses can produce nausea and even vomiting ,usually unlikely to produce side effects in normal individuals,but the drug may not be tolerated well by those with very high blood pressure or by expectant mothers. Overdose may cause gastric ulcer and abortion.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Gentiana kurroo Royle. (work in progress)