Katuki Churna - Sadvaidya

🌿 Katuki Churna 100 g (Sadvaidya)

• Product: Pure Katuki powder made from Picrorhiza kurroa rhizome (also called Kutki or Katuki)

• Source: Sadvaidya Ayurveda Pharmacy

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✅ Ayurvedic Benefits & Uses

Katuki is a classical Ayurvedic herb known especially for:

🔹 Liver Health & Detox

• Enhances bile secretion, detoxifies and regenerates liver cells. Widely used in treating liver conditions, jaundice, and fatty liver.

• Active constituents like picroside I & II (kutkin) offer hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects.

🔹 Digestive & Metabolic Support

• Acts as a digestive stimulant, reduces gastritis, constipation, acidity. Helps resolve AMA (toxins) and supports metabolic digestion.

• Supports weight management by improving metabolism and reducing lipid buildup.

🔹 Respiratory & Anti-inflammatory Action

• Used in cough, asthma, bronchitis: Katuki clears Kapha, reduces inflammation, and improves respiration.

• Anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory properties support skin healing and ulcers.

🔹 Immune Modulation & Blood Purification

• Acts as an immunomodulator, aiding in hypersensitivity conditions and respiratory infections.

• Purifies blood, supporting heart, skin, and metabolic health.

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📋 Therapeutic Actions in Ayurvedic Terms

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⚖️ Dosage & Safety Guidelines

• Typical Dosage: 0.5–1 g (a pinch) up to 3× daily, ideally with warm water, honey, ghee, or milk.

• Therapeutic Dose Range: 3–6 g per day in divided doses for detox or liver support under practitioner's guidance.

Precautions

• Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or in case of gallstones or chronic liver disorders.

• Overdose risk: Excessive intake may cause diarrhea, loose stools, hypoglycemia, or gastric irritation.

• Use cautiously if you have low blood pressure or sensitive digestion.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep sealed and out of reach of children.