Picrorhiza Scrophulariiflora vs Kutki Tibetan

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Picrorhiza Scrophulariiflora

Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora

Liver Support

Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora

Liver Support

Picrorhiza Scrophulariiflora

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kutki Tibetan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Alpine herb from Tibet and the Himalayas used in Tibetan and Chinese medicine for liver conditions, diarrhea, and as a bitter anti-inflammatory.

Tibetan medicine herb for liver and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

picroside I, picroside II, kutkin, catalpol, aucubin

Picroside I,II, Kutkoside, Androsin

Traditional Uses

liver disease, diarrhea, dysentery, fever, jaundice

Jaundice, Fever, Asthma, Liver disease

Modern Uses

hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulation, antioxidant

Hepatoprotective, Cholagogue, Immune modulator

Adult Dosage

200–400mg standardized extract daily

400-1500mg extract daily

Contraindications

autoimmune conditions, pregnancy

Pregnancy, Autoimmune diseases

Side Effects

nausea, diarrhea at high doses, autoimmune stimulation

GI upset, Anorexia at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E