Swertia Chirata Herb: benefits and usage

Swertia Chirata (family: Gentianaceae) is a remarkable herbal medication which is available to us. But, there is a very less awareness about this herb among people. Pretty sure once you be acquainted with this jewel herb, you will be definitely surprised at the end. And you can’t restrict yourself to try it at least once in your life.

“Swertia Chirata” about this natural herb many intellectual herbal practitioners suggest that this herb has much better potential than a neem (Azadirachta indica) can do, which is highly considered as the best anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory substance accessible on the planet.

It is a very authentic herbal medication which is widely practiced in India and the Asian country. Prepare a powder base which is obtained from this herbal plant called Laghu Sudarshana Churna for the treatment of Fever and other types of critical illness.

About

It is a rare endangered medicinal herb which is found over on high altitudes such like 1200 to 2100 m height mostly in Himalayan belt. This herb is widely known for his bitter taste. The bitterness taste of this herb present of various medicinal chemical components in them. Chemicals like amarogentin, swertiamarin, and other medicinal properties.

Flowers are very small in size of this herb and come-up with large leafy panicles. Colors of this flower are a little bit different from each other like- yellow, green, and purple color. Most important the root of this plant considers as the most bio-active part. This medicine is widely used as traditional remedies whole over the world.

In eastern countries, it is basically utilized for pharmaceutical usage. The demand for this herb is increased in a couple of years in national and international markets comparative than the production level of this endangered herb.

Different name of this herb according to place & country

Sanskrit– Kairata

Arab– Qasabuzzarirah

Burma– Sekhagi

Nepal– Chirrato

Urdu– Chiaravata

Other popular names of this herb are- Bhunimba, Chiratitka, and Anaryatikta.

Except all this, an important thing you may need to know. A kind of similar appearance of this herb existing out there, which is looked same alike called Kalmegh or green Chirata. Besides that, you need some expertise to distinguish between both of them. If you are looking to pluck this herb by own self from natural habitat. Rather than this, you can also purchase it from an authorized herbal medicine dealer.

Swertia Chirata Medicinal properties

Tetrahydroxyxanthone, oleanolic acid, balanophonin, maslinic acid, mangeferin, swerilactones, sumaresinolic acid, amarogenitine, methoxyxanthone, dimethoxyxanthone, trimethoxyxanthone, and trihydroxy.

Functional parts of this plant for medicinal use such as Leaves, flower, roots, and seeds.

Swertia Chirata is highly beneficial in different diseases

• Liver disorder
• Hepatitis-B
• Chronic fever and Malaria
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorder
• Worms
• Blood purification
• Epilepsy
• Cancer
• Hypertension
• Skin diseases
• Hepatotoxic disorder
• Constipation
• Anemia
• Dyspepsia

How to take Swertia Chirata

Minimal dosage can be taken by own self. But in terms of higher dosage, we must recommend anybody who is going to take this medicine by oral. You need have to consult your physician and herbal expert for further analysis of an accurate dosage which is required for you.

Any herbal dosage work’s well when it is taken with proper dosage and meanwhile also some health factor is matter, according to your age, health, weight and several health conditions.

The general procedure of taking this medicine is: take 1 tablespoon of Chirata in one cup of water and leftover this solution for overnight to soak up this herb into water appropriately. And in the morning Time, you need to drink this solution in empty stomach for getting proper benefit of it.

It is a remarkable remedy for such people those are facing the problem of diabetes. It shall better work if you are not consuming anything ½ hour before and after taking this medicine. If you are experiences that very tough to consume this bitterest herbal juice.  Then you should have to gulp down with one shot try to avoid touching of your tongue.

Precaution during this medication

There is no evidence of “toxicity” reported until now related to this herbal medication. But, some of the obligatory further clinical trials are needed. For further better practicing of this herb.

Note: This herbal medication is not meant to specify for the small children’s those are under the age of 10 years. If any reason you want to give this to your kids then you need to consult first to your medical practitioners.

→[ Also Like to Read: Wonder Herb Shatavari ]

 

Conclusion

It is the best herbal treatment out there for treating your fever and chronic related diseases. It is also a very great herbal medicine. That is widely known for their amazing medicinal properties. Some treatments are probably assuming that such is incurable or untreatable according to modern medicines. But, according to Ayurveda, it is a Devin gift from nature to mankind to resolve their health issue without any side effects. It is very effective in terms of cures your problems in a faster mode.