Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham.
Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham. is also 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.
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
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.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham. is Odourless.
Taste: Extremely Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Above Ground Parts | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
| Flower | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Liquid Extract | 2.000 – 4.000 ml | N/A |
Available Brands
- BUKHARINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- FEVER- XQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH JALINOOS (Kaseer-ul-Fawaid)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUSAFFEEN (LIQUID)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MUSAFFEEN TABLETSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ROGHAN-E-SURANJANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SAFIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT BAZOORI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
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.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham. are Crocus sativus Linn., Lens culinaris Medic..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham. are Amarogentin, Carbonates, Chiratin, Gentiopicrin, Gum, Lime, Magnesia, Ophelic Acid, Phosphates of Potash, Resins, ß-Sitosterol, Swerchirin, Swertianin, Xanthone.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham. are Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn., Pimpinella anisum Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham.. (work in progress)