Scientific Name
Swertia angustifolia Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don
Synonyms
Family
Gentianaceae
Local Name
Chirayta, Kha jarie
Habit Habitat
An annual herb up to 10-80 cm tall, found mostly in grassy fields in
sub-tropical zone.
sub-tropical zone.
Taxonomic Features
Stem quadrangular, branched. Leaves simple, linear to ovate, acute or obtuse. Inflorescence paniculate. Flower actinomorphic, bluish white to greenish. Calyx lobes ovate to oblong-ovate. Corolla bluish white to greenish with green or light purple dots. Corolla lobes ovate-oblong, acute. Gland watch-pocket shaped. Fruit a capsule, warted.
Flowering Fruiting
June-September
Harvesting Time
July-October
Medicinal Value
It is useful in stomach disorders, fever and skin diseases. Locally
plant extract is used to cure malaria and cough.
plant extract is used to cure malaria and cough.
Parts Used
Whole plant
Future Prospective
Collection, Drying, Packing, Herbal Pharmacy.
Plant Images
Swertia angustifolia Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don