Kiratatikta — Chiretta

Ayurvedic herb Kiratatikta (Swertia chirata) — Chiretta. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Katu. Balances Pitta, Kapha.

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Bitter tonic used for fever, appetite, and digestion.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaTiktaTikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
GunaLaghu, RukshaLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaJwaraghna, AgnideepanaJwaraghna — antipyretic, reduces fever; Agnideepana — kindles digestive fire

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Kiratatikta is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Chirayata, Kairata, Naditikta, Kandatikta

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Kiratatikta are: panchanga.

Main Indications

Kiratatikta is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Jwara, Sannipata Jwara, Trishna, Krimi, Raktapitta.

Dosha Effects

Kiratatikta pacifies Pitta, Kapha.

It may aggravate Vata when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Kiratatikta is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Tikta
Guna (Quality)Laghu, Rūkṣa
Virya (Potency)śita
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)Jvaraghna, Vraḍa¿odhana, S¡raka, Trṣḍ¡paha, Rakta¿odhaka, Kaphapittahara 126
Dose1-3 g of the drug in powder form
Therapeutic Uses: Jvara, Trṣḍ¡, D¡ha, śotha, Kuṣuha, Vraḍa, Krmiroga, Kaḍtū,
Important Formulations: Sudar¿ana Cūrḍa, Chinnodbhav¡di Kv¡tha Cūrḍa
Botanical Name: Swertia chirata Buch.
Part Used: W.P

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
leafAnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafGalactogoguesMESH:D056669,UMLS:C2717873Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafHemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZStandardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafLeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AStandardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafPregnancy complicationsMESH:D011248,UMLS:C0032962Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafUlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
leafVomitingMESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
whole plantAnorexiaMESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantAnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9788183602525
whole plantAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantBiliary tract diseasesMESH:D001660,UMLS:C0005424, DOID:9741, ICD-11:DC14.ZISBN:9789327275590
whole plantBronchial diseasesMESH:D001982,UMLS:C0006261, DOID:1176, ICD-11:CB40.YISBN:9789327275590
whole plantConstipationMESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantGastric acidMESH:D005744,UMLS:C0017119ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantHypnotics and sedativesMESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantMalariaMESH:D008288,UMLS:C0024530, DOID:12365, ICD-11:1F4ZISBN:9789327275590
whole plantNauseaMESH:D009325,UMLS:C0027497, ICD-11:MD90.0ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9789327275590
whole plantSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9789327275590
whole plantVomitingMESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1ISBN:9789327275590
AnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9788183602525
Anti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9788183602525
AntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788183602525
Appetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788183602525
Diabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9788183602525
FlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788183602525
HemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZISBN:9788183602525
LaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788183602525
PregnancyMESH:D011247,UMLS:C0032961ISBN:9788183602525
General tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361266
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788183602525
UlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788183602525
AntiperiodicISBN:9788183602525