Details of Swertia chirata

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Summary	Statewise availability	Phytochemicals
Scientific Name:Swertia chirata Genus:Swertia Species:chirata Family:Gentianaceae Synonym:Swertia chirata, Swerita chirata, Swetia chirata,etc.	Madhya Pradesh West Bengal	1,3,8-Trihydroxy-5-methoxy-xanthen-9-one 1,8-Dihydroxy-2,6-dimethoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one 1-Hydroxy-3,5,8-trimethoxyxanthen-9-one
Ailments cured	Plant parts and method of its use	Vernacular name
Anorexia Anthelmintics Anti-inflammatory agents Antineoplastic agents Antiperiodic Anti-Pyretic Appetite Stimulant Asthma Biliary tract diseases Bronchial diseases Bronchitis Constipation Cough Diabetes mellitus Fever Flatulence Galactogogue Gastric acid General tonic for rejuvenation Hemorrhoids Hypnotics and sedatives Inflammation Laxatives Leukorrhea Malaria Nausea Pregnancy Pregnancy complications Skin Diseases Ulcer Vomiting	Leaves : Extract taken orally Whole Plant : Extract taken orally