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Botanical Name Swertia chirayita  
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Family Gentianaceae
Parts Used Whole plant.
Medicinal Property It is bitter, stomachic, febrifuge and anthelmintic. It is used treat diarrhea malarial fever and weakness etc.,
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Description It is an erect annual herb and can attain 1.5 m height, much branched and robust. Leaves are opposite in pairs, without stalks, pointed at tips up to 10 cm long. Flowers are greenish yellow tinged with purple. Fruits are ovoid 8 mm long.
Distribution The species is distributed in temperate Himalayas between 1500 – 3000 m from Kashmir to Assam. It can be cultivated in the hilly region.
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