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Picrorhiza kurroa

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Picrorhiza kurroa

Katuka, Kutki

 

Picrorhiza KurroaIt is a perennial herb with elongate, stout and creeping rootstock found in the alpine regions. The plant is mainly used as the therapy for liver and lung diseases. The plant exhibits potent immunostimulant activity and is considered a immunomodulatory agent. The phenolic glycoside, androsin isolated from the plant, is reported to be as active compound which prevents allergies and platelet activating factor-induced bronchial obstruction in guinea pigs in vitro. It also has anti-inflammatory activity.

Used in Purim (HemoCare).





 
 
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