Gentiana kurroo Royle

Gentiana kurroo Royle is also known as Gentiana chirayita Roxb belongs to Gentianaceae family.

The English names for this herb are Himalayan Gentian, Indian Gentian.

The Urdu names for this herb are Juntiana, Kamal phul, Kutki, Nilkanth.

Warning: Large doses can produce nausea and even vomiting ,usually unlikely to produce side effects in normal individuals,but the drug may not be tolerated well by those with very high blood pressure or by expectant mothers. Overdose may cause gastric ulcer and abortion.

Description

Gentiana kurroo Royle. A small perennial herb with stout rhizome bearing decumbent flowering stems; leaves narrowly oblong; radical rosulate, 7.5-12.5 cm by 6-13 mm; stem leaves 2.5 cm; narrower. Flowers blue, spotted with white, 4.5-5 cm long, 2 cm diameter; solitary or racemose. Calyx about half as long as the corolla; lobes 5 linear. Corolla 5-lobed. Capsule oblong The dried rhizomes and roots of Gentiana kurroo described under the name Indian Gentian in I.P.C., are used as a substitute for the true gentian. The rhizomes and roots of Picrorhiza kurroo Royle ex Benth; another herb have similar properties and uses and are mixed with or substituted for those of Gentiana kurroo The common vernacular and trade name Kutki is applied to both.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Gentiana kurroo Royle are Abortifacient, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Antidote, Aperient, Appetizer, Aromatic, Blood Tonic, Carminative, Cholagogue, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Fattening, Gastric Stimulant, Hepatoprotective, Sialagogue, Stomachic, Tonic.

The pharmacological actions of Gentiana kurroo Royle's Root are Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-emetic, Anti-malarial, Antidote, Appetizer, Cholagogue.

Indications

The indications of Gentiana kurroo Royle's Decoction (root) are Worms, Convalescence, Wounds, Intestinal Inflammation.

The indications of Gentiana kurroo Royle are Amenorrhoea, Syphilis, Leucoderma, Weakness.

The indications of Gentiana kurroo Royle's Root are Malaria, Stomachache, Leprosy, Travel Sickness, Syphilis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Skin Diseases, Catarrh, Jaundice, Nausea, Bilious Dyspepsia, Intermittent Fever, Phthisis, Urinary Affections, Food Poisoning, Lack of Appetite.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Gentiana kurroo Royle is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Gentiana kurroo Royle is Unpleasant.

Taste: Bitter.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	1.000 – 2.000 g	N/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Gentiana kurroo Royle.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Gentiana kurroo Royle are Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk, Saussurea lappa (Dcne.) Sch., Valeriana hardwickii Wall..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Gentiana kurroo Royle are Enzymes, Gentiamarin, Gentian, Gentianose, Gentisin, Glycosides, Oil, Pectins, Phenolic Acid.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Gentiana kurroo Royle are Pistacia lentiscus Linn., Prunus amygdalus Batsch. (Oil).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Gentiana kurroo Royle. (work in progress)