🌿 Swertia chirayata Roxb. (Syn: Swertia chirata) – Chirata Herb

🔹 Botanical Information

• Scientific Name: Swertia chirayata Roxb. ex Fleming

• Synonym: Swertia chirata (Roxb. ex Fleming) H. Karst.

• Common Names: Chirata, Chirayata, Bitterstick, Kirayata

• Family: Gentianaceae

• Plant Part Used: Whole Plant (especially stems and leaves)

• Form Available: Dried herb / Powder / Extract

🌱 Description

Swertia chirayata is a bitter medicinal herb widely used in traditional Ayurvedic, Unani, and Tibetan medicine. It grows in the temperate Himalayas at altitudes between 1,200–3,000 meters, thriving in cool, moist climates. The plant is known for its intense bitter taste and powerful detoxifying properties, often referred to as a natural blood purifier.

💊 Key Benefits & Uses

1. Liver Health Support – Promotes detoxification and helps in managing jaundice, hepatitis, and other liver disorders.

2. Digestive Aid – Stimulates appetite, enhances digestion, and reduces constipation or indigestion.

3. Blood Purifier – Traditionally used to remove toxins and improve skin health by cleansing the blood.

4. Antipyretic Properties – Reduces fever, especially useful in malarial or intermittent fevers.

5. Antidiabetic Activity – Helps regulate blood sugar levels naturally.

6. Skin Care – Aids in the treatment of acne, eczema, and other skin eruptions.

7. Anti-inflammatory & Antimicrobial – Fights infections and reduces internal inflammation.

8. Immune Booster – Strengthens the body’s natural defense mechanism.