PICRORHIZA

Item: PICRORHIZA
Botanical name: Picrorhiza kurroa
Arabic name: Kaharabake

Picrorhiza seed, also known as Picrorhiza kurroa or Kutki, is a plant native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. The seed is used in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda and Unani systems.

Picrorhiza seed has various industry uses, including:

1. Pharmaceuticals Picrorhiza kurroa is a small hairy perennial herb that is a major ingredient of many indigenous medicinal preparations.

   2. Nutritional Supplements: The bitter rhizomes of picrorhiza have been used for thousands of years in India to treat people with indigestion. It is also used to treat people with constipation due to insufficient digestive secretion and for fever due to all manner of infections.

2. Cosmetics: Used in skincare products for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
3. In Traditional Medicines: Picrorhiza Root is mainly used in traditional medicines including oriental, Chinese Kampo and Ayurveda medicine more than 1000 years.
4. Food Supplements: Used in food supplements for its potential health benefits and nutritional value.
5. Wellness Industry: Used in wellness products and programs for its potential health benefits and antioxidant properties.