अनार्यतिक्तः – Swertia chirata

 

Name – किराततिक्तः

Botanical name – Swertia chirata

Description – The herb of Swertia chirata Buch-Ham. Of the family Gentianaceae is used as chirata.

Chemical Constituents- It contains bitter substance chiratin and ophelic acid

Use – It is bitter and reputed as tonic.. In the southern states, sometimes, Andrographis paniculata Nees. Of the family Acanthaceae is used, it contains kalamegin and bitter substance named andrographolide.