What is it about?
The Uttarakhand state harbors a large number of medicinal plants, which fall within the western Himalayas. This region is known for its diverse and rich floristic wealth. Swertia belongs to the family Gentianaceae. Gentianaceae has been reported to have fourteen genera and forty-five species.
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Why is it important?
Chemical investigation showed the presence of Xanthones, triterpenoids, flavonoids, Steroids, Sugars, and alkaloids in the different species of genus Swertia. S.allata is an important ingredient of Tibetian medicine.
Perspectives
The Swertia chirata is a therapeutic plant and its remedial usage has been recognized in the Indian Pharmaceutical codex as well as the British and American Pharmacopoeias. In addition, the curative value of the herb has also been recorded by the ancient Indian herbal medicine system Ayurveda and the other conventional medical systems.
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This page is a summary of: Chemical Constituents and Biological Activity of Swertia Species Growing In Uttarakhand, Journal of Science and Technological Researches, March 2021, Journal of Science and Technological Researches,
DOI: 10.51514/jstr.3.1.2021.20-24.
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