Picrorhiza kurroa - Himalayan Habitat

 

Picrorhiza kurroa, commonly known as Kutki, is a medicinal herb of the Himalayas.

It is traditionally used in Ayurveda, particularly for liver-related disorders.

The plant contains important bioactive compounds such as picrosides.

It occurs at high elevations in the Himalayan region and faces conservation concerns because of overharvesting.

Key Pointers

  • Common name → Kutki

  • Habitat → Himalayan high-altitude regions.

  • Medicinal part → Root/rhizome.

  • Important compounds → Picroside I and II

  • Traditional use → Liver and digestive disorders.

  • Conservation concern → Overexploitation.

  • IUCN status commonly reported as Endangered in biodiversity databases.