Dried Kutki Root, Color : Brown

Due to the intense bitterness and powerful healing properties of Kutki, it has been used in many traditional Ayurvedic formulations such as Tikta Ghrita (Bitter Ghee), Pancha Tikta Ghrita, Arogyavardhini Gutika, Punarnavadi Kvatha, Triphala Ghrita and Maha Yogaraj Guggulu to name a few. Some herbalists use Kutki as a replacement for its Western counterpart, Gentian, which is translated as “the King of the Bitters” (although I personally prefer Kutki any day).
Health Benefits of Kutki:

• Detoxifies the liver, blood, and GI tract
• Strengthens the liver
• Useful in liver, spleen, and gallbladder issues
• Relieves allergies and asthma
• Reduces inflammation
• Pacifies Pitta and Kapha conditions
• Benefits arthritic conditions
• Increases the digestive fire (Agni)
• Boosts the metabolism
• Useful in weight-loss therapy
• Boosts immunity
• Herbal antibiotic
• Anti-parasitical
• Treats fever
• Treats respiratory issues
• Clears the complexion
• Benefits skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis
• Treats UTI
• Clears congestion in the breast tissue
• Balances blood sugar
• Balances hormones
• Treats both diarrhea and constipation       
• Reduces hyperacidity and nausea

How to use Kutki:

• For Liver Health: Take 1/2 tsp. Kutki with 1 Tbsp. Aloe Vera and 1 tsp. honey. Take 3 times daily with meals.
• For Elevated Blood Sugar: Take 1/2 tsp. Kutki with 1/2 tsp. Turmeric. Mix in 1/4 cup of warm water and take before each meal.
• For Clear Skin: Take 1 tsp. Tikta Ghrita melted in 1/2 cup hot water. Take first thing each morning on an empty stomach. If available, add 1/4 tsp. Kutki and 1/4 tsp. Turmeric for added benefit.   
• For Parasites: Take 1/2 tsp. Kutki with 1/2 tsp. Vidanga mixed in 1 tsp. of honey. Take 2 times daily before meals.
• For Asthma and Allergies: Take 1/2 tsp. Turmeric, 1/2 tsp. Ginger and 1/4 tsp. of Kutki. Mix in raw, local honey and add 1/4 cup warm water. Take 3 times daily after meals.
• For Arthritis: Take 1/4 tsp. Kutki, 1/2 tsp Ginger and 1 tsp. of Castor Oil. Mix together with warm water and take before bed each night.