Swertia chirata Buch.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham. is aslo known as Gentiana chirata Roxb. ex Flem., Ophelia chirata Griseb, belongs to Gentianaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Qasb al-Zarrirah, Zakr al Qassari.
The English Names for this herb are Chirata, Chiretta.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Chiraitah, Chirata, Karayito, Povai.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham. are Abortifacient, Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-flatulent, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-leprotic, Anti-leucodermal, Anti-malarial, Anti-Periodic, Anti-pruritic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Anti-syphilitic, Anti-tussive, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Astringent, Bitter, Bitter Tonic, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Cholagogue, Deobstruent, Desiccative, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Febrifuge, General Tonic, Hepatic Tonic, Hypnotic, Laxative, Resolvent, Stomachic.
Indications
The Indications of Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham. are Cough, Biliousness, Catarrh, Flatulence, Scabies, Skin Diseases, Dyspepsia, Convalescence, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Itching, Sciatica, Bronchial Asthma, Dropsy, Skin Ulcer, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Leprosy, Inflammations, Seasonal Fever, Spleen Disorders, Intestinal Worms, Joints Pain, Liver Disorders, Internal Hemorrhage of Stomach.
No Contra Indication information is available for Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham. is used in the preparation of Arq Murakkab Musaffi Khun, Jawarish Jalinus, Jawarish Zar'unui Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Ma'jun Juzam, Roghan Kalan, Roghan Suranjan compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Above Ground Parts | | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 5.000g - 7.000g | |
| Flower | | N/A |
| Liquid Extract | 2.000ml - 4.000ml | N/A |
Herb's Description
Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham.. An erect annual, 60-125 cm. tall, stems robust, branching cylindrical below, 4-angled upwards, containing a large pith; leaves broadly lanceolate, 5 nerved, sub-sessile; flowers lurid greenish-yellow, tinged with purple, in large panicles; capsules egg-shaped, many-sided, c. 6 mm in dia., sharp-pointed seeds, smooth, many angled
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Bhutan, India, Kashmir, Nepal, Pakistan.. This plant also occurs in some other countries of the world.
Odor: The odor of Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham. is Odourless
Taste: Extremely Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In overdoses it may cause nausea and disturb the stomach,may also exert harmful effects on lungs and loins.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham.. (work in progress)