Kutki Powder

Name: Kutki Powder
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Detoxification: cleansing ama from the liver and GI tract
Metabolic disorders: insulin resistance, early-stage diabetes
Mild constipation and bowel stagnation

Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa) is a classical Ayurvedic herb renowned for its hepatoprotective, detoxifying, and Pitta-Kapha balancing actions.
Sourced from the high altitudes of the Himalayas, Katuki is a bitter-tasting root rich in kutkin, picrosides, and apocynin, offering potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cholagogue properties.

It is widely used in managing liver disorders, metabolic imbalances, skin diseases, and immune dysregulation.
Known for its sheeta virya (cooling potency) and laghu-ruksha guna, Katuki effectively stimulates bile secretion, supports digestion, and aids in the clearance of ama (toxins), making it an essential herb in detox and pitta-reducing protocols.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS & MECHANISMS

Hepatoprotective – Enhances bile flow, supports liver enzyme regulation, reduces hepatic inflammation
Cholagogue – Stimulates bile secretion to aid in digestion and fat metabolism
Antioxidant – Scavenges free radicals and prevents oxidative liver injury
Anti-inflammatory – Reduces cytokine activity in liver, skin, and mucosal tissues
Immunomodulatory – Regulates immune response; supports defense mechanisms
Hypoglycemic – Lowers postprandial glucose levels; enhances insulin sensitivity
Mild Laxative – Promotes bowel evacuation and clears metabolic waste
Antimicrobial – Inhibits microbial growth in gut and respiratory mucosa
Antipyretic – Reduces febrile response in chronic low-grade fevers
Expectorant – Relieves thickened Kapha in bronchial channels

RELEVANT RESEARCH REFERENCES

Dwivedi S, et al. Picroliv: A standardized extract from Picrorhiza kurroa with hepatoprotective properties. Phytomedicine. 1993.
Madan M, et al. Immunomodulatory effects of Picrorhiza kurroa in experimental models. J Ethnopharmacol. 2011.
Prasad R, et al. Antioxidant and hepatoprotective role of Picrorhiza in liver damage. Indian J Pharmacol. 2006.
Jain A, et al. Anti-diabetic activity of Picrorhiza kurroa root extract. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2012.

CONTRAINDICATIONS & PRECAUTIONS

Avoid in pregnancy and lactation
Use cautiously in severe diarrhea, dehydration, or chronic Vata aggravation
May induce dryness or bloating in individuals with weak digestion
Patients with hypotension should consult a physician before use

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

Rasa (Taste): Tikta (Bitter)
Guna (Quality): Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Virya (Potency): Sheeta (Cold)
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect): Katu (Pungent)
Effect on Tridosha: Pitta-Kapha Shamaka (Balances Pitta and Kapha; may increase Vata if overused)

STORAGE & PACKAGING

100% pure, wild-harvested Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa) Powder
Each pack contains 4 oz / 114 gms
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container; avoid direct sunlight

CLIMATE & REGION

Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa) is a high-altitude alpine herb native to the Himalayan regions, particularly in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Nepal.

Altitude range: 3,000 to 5,000 meters
Climate: Cold, humid, and alpine
Soil type: Rocky, well-drained, with high organic matter
Katuki requires cool temperatures, low sunlight, and moist conditions, thriving in shaded slopes and temperate forests. Due to its limited geographic availability and high medicinal value, sustainable harvesting and conservation are strongly emphasized.

CLINICAL INDICATIONS

Primarily used in: •Liver disorders: fatty liver, jaundice, hepatitis •Digestive sluggishness: acidity, indigestion, weak metabolism •Detoxification: cleansing ama from the liver and GI tract •Skin conditions: acne, eczema, psoriasis (Pitta-Kapha dominant) Also beneficial in: •Respiratory congestion: asthma, bronchitis, chronic cough •Febrile conditions: especially low-grade or recurrent fevers •Metabolic disorders: insulin resistance, early-stage diabetes •Mild constipation and bowel stagnation

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

•Dose: 1 – 2 teaspoons daily (approximately 2–5 grams) or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician •Combination Usage: 1.With Amla powder or honey – to support liver detox and antioxidant defense 2.With Trikatu – to improve metabolism and digestion in sluggish Agni 3.With Sitopaladi Churna and honey – for Kapha-related respiratory congestion 4.With Triphala at night – for systemic detoxification and bowel regulation

SUMMARY FOR PHYSICIANS

Katuki is an essential Ayurvedic herb for liver function optimization, systemic detox, and Pitta-Kapha pathologies. Its clinically validated hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory actions make it suitable for use in metabolic syndrome, autoimmune presentations, and chronic skin-liver-respiratory involvement. Especially effective in Ama clearance and bile regulation, Katuki fits well into integrative liver care, Rasayana protocols, and metabolic reset programs.

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