Swertia Chirayita is a medicinal plant indigenous to temperate Himalaya. It is usually substituted in place of Andrographis paniculata but both are different herbs. It has an erect, about 2–3ft long stem. The stems are orange-brown or purplish in color. Leaves are opposite - arranged in mutually perpendicular pairs, 3.5-10 x 1.5-4 cm, hairless, blunt or heart-shaped at the base, tapering at the tip. Flowering in Chirayita is in the form of numerous small, axillary, opposite, lax cymes arranged as short branches and the whole inflorescence is 2ft long. Flowers are small, stalked, green-yellow, tinged with purple color. Swertia Chirayita occurs sporadically in subtropical and temperate forests, in open forest margins, cool and moist places, or in shady moist slopes among tall grasses. The whole plant is uprooted at the fruiting stage in the month of September and October and is dried in shade.

• TYPE:             Herbal Medicine

• COMMON NAME(s):  Chiretta or Chirata

• PLANT FAMILY:     Gentianaceae

The important bioactive compounds present in the Swertia Chirayita are Amarogentin, Swertiamarin, Mangiferin, Swerchirin, Sweroside, Amaroswerin, Gentianine, Oleanolic acid, Ursolic acid, Swertanone, Syringaresinol, Bellidifolin, Isobellidifolin, 1-Hydroxy-3,5,8-trimethoxyxanthone, 1,5,8-trihydroxy-3-methoxyxanthone, β-Amyrin, Chiratol, and 1-Hydroxy-3,7,8-trimethoxyxanthone. Different chemical shows different biological activity. 

Swertia Chirayita is recognized with properties like tonic, febrifuge, alterative, carminative, expectorant, laxative, stomachic, anthelmintic, and anti-diarrhoeal.

Generally, the whole plant is used for its medicinal properties in the pharmaceutical industry.

On humans, Swertia Chirayita can be used for the treatment of toxic fever, malarial fever, urinary disorders, bronchial asthma, bilious affections, burning of the body, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, tuberculosis, and skin diseases.

The Swertia Chirayita is found in the Himalayas at altitudes of 1200-3000 m in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Sikkim. It is also found in China, Tibet Nepal, and Bhutan.  

Swertia Chirayita is found to have various pharmacological properties and effects as follows:

Generally, Swertia Chirayita is sold and exported in the form of whole dried plant or its powder form. Swertia Chirayita is exported globally for both medical and pharmaceutical purposes for humans and animals.

Swertia Chirayita Powder: 1-3gm  of Swertia Chirayita in Luke warm water twice a day is recommended. 

Swertia Chirayita is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth in the amounts found in beverages. However, if taken in excess, it can cause a vomiting effect, cause hypoglycemia, or conditions like dizziness, numbness of hand and feet, etc.

Intestinal (duodenal) ulcers: Chirayita can make ulcers in the intestine worse.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking Swertia Chirayita if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Diabetes: Swertia Chirayita might lower blood sugar levels in some people. Stop using Chirayita as a medicine at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery.

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