Picrorrhiza
Also known as: Indian Milk Thistle; Katuki; Picrorhiza
Description
Picrorrhiza is an Herb native to the North-Western Himalayan region from Kashmir to Kumaun and the the Garhwal regions in India and Nepal. It is used in and is a small perennial plant.
Botanical Name
Picrorrhiza kurroa (also known as Picrorhiza kurroa) from the Figwort (Scrophulariaceae) family.
Parts Used
Root
Rhizome
Health Benefits of Picrorrhiza
Cardiovascular System
Picrorrhiza may alleviate Atherosclerosis. [1]
Picrorrhiza may help to prevent Heart Attack. [2]
Excretory System
Picrorrhiza may be useful for the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. [3]
Immune System
Picrorrhiza may alleviate Allergies (by stabilizing Mast Cells). [4]
Picrorrhiza may inhibit the ability of Entamoeba histolytica to damage the Liver. [5]
Picrorrhiza may reduce Inflammation (due to the Apocyanin content of Picrorrhiza). [6]
Picrorrhiza may help to prevent Cancer - Liver. [7]
Picrorrhiza may stabilize Mast Cells. [8]
Metabolism
Picrorrhiza possesses Antioxidants properties: [9]
Picrorrhiza scavenges Superoxide Free Radicals. [10]
Picrorrhiza may lower elevated Blood Sugar levels. [11]
Picrorrhiza may exert anti-viral effects that help to counteract Viral Hepatitis: [12]
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