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Picrorhiza kurrooa

42licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Tablet, Granules +1

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a bitter tonic to help stimulate appetite and aid digestion (stomachic)
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a hepatoprotectant/liver protectant
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a laxative for the relief of occasional constipation

Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Picrorhiza kurrooa until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Caution to verifyWhen using this product you may experience a laxative effectKUTKI - PICRORHIZA KURROOA · Bitter tonic; Liver protectant
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenKUTKI - PICRORHIZA KURROOA · Bitter tonic; Laxative

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
Bitter tonic; Liver protectant
1–3 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Laxative
1.5–3 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you have fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal troubleApplies to: All products

Alternative Names

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Kutki(common)Picrorhiza(common)Picrorhiza kurrooa

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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50 mg14 licensed products
20 mg10 licensed products
50 milligrams7 licensed products
125 mg5 licensed products
125 milligrams5 licensed products
500 milligrams5 licensed products
70 mg4 licensed products
100 milligrams4 licensed products
0 3 licensed products
22 mg3 licensed products

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