Chirata is a medicinal herb originally found in the Himalayas, which is used in traditional medicine. It is also used for alcoholic and non- alcoholic drinks. Hence, Chirata also called the ‘bitter tonic’ tastes bitter and is beneficial in curing diseases. The ingredient is commonly used to treat diseases such as fever, constipation, loss of appetite, intestinal worms, stomach problems, skin diseases, and cancer.

Ayurvedic Importance of Chirata

According to Ayurveda, the taste of chirata is pungent and bitter and is hot in potency. For this reason, it is helpful in curing phlegm, cough, fever, burning sensation, etc. Chirata is used to maintain the balance of Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha). It is characterized by the properties of healing constipation, diarrhea, jaundice, weakness of the heart, blood disorders, diabetes, arthritis, and skin diseases.

Consuming chirata helps in calming the mind and reduce inflammation. Chirata reduces chest pain and cures various diseases of the uterus. It works to clean the blood. Its bitterness is the special property of this medicine.

Benefits of Chirata

Good cure for anemia-

Chirata is used as a herb in Ayurveda. It protects the body from anemia. Its leaves contain the vitamin and mineral haematinic, which helps the blood to form in the body. Therefore, Chirata is used in home remedies for curing anemia.

Beneficial for curing fever, cough, and cold-

Chirata has anti-viral properties, which protect us from viral infection problems like cough, fever, and colds.

Helpful in increasing appetite-

Consumption of Chirata helps to increase appetite. It increases the secretion of bile, which increases our appetite.

Effective in purifying blood-

Chirata is used as a blood cleansing Ayurvedic medicine. The ingredient is believed to have some enzymes that work to cleanse the bodys blood.

Good remedy for malaria fever-

Chirata contains an element called Swerchirin, which acts as an anti- malarial. Due to this effect, Chirata is used as a Kadha to relieve malaria and related symptoms.

Beneficial in Diabetes-

According to a public research paper by NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information), Chirata helps to reduce blood sugar. The amarogentin bioactive properties of Chirata act as an anti-diabetic. This is why Chirata reduces diabetes.

Helpful to keep liver healthy-

For many years, Chirata has been used to cure liver diseases. According to research, Chirata has swerchirin property, which exhibits hepatoprotective activity. This property of Chirata helps protect the liver from damage. For this reason, liver diseases, such as hepatitis, hepatitis-B, and hepatitis-C can be avoided.

Good for curing stomach worms-

Chirata has anthelmintic properties. It is a kind of antiparasitic property, which helps in eliminating the stomach and intestinal worms. For this reason, Chirata is used as a herb to kill stomach bugs.

Better for digestive health-

Consumption of Chirata improves digestive health. The bitterness of this herb reduces the problem of indigestion by producing saliva and gastric enzymes in the body. Chirata also helps in improving digestion and eliminating constipation by increasing the secretion of bile.

Beneficial in joint pain-

The root of the Chirata helps to reduce joint pain. Chirata properties have swertiamarin, which works as an anti-arthritic due to which the  problem of economitis (joint pain and swelling of the joints) is reduced.

Beneficial for the eyes-

Chirata is considered a tonic for the eyes. Therefore, it is advisable to consume Chirata for eye health. Vitamin-C is necessary for the protection of the eyesight and diseases of the eyes with age which is found in high quantity in the Chirata plant. This is why Chirata is considered beneficial for the eyes.

Effective in skin health-

Chirata is also used to keep the skin healthy. Chirayta has antioxidant properties, which reduce photoaging (aging caused by sunlight). It also works to improve the skin. Apart from this, Chirata also helps in curing skin diseases.

Beneficial in Hiccups and Vomiting-

According to a research paper published by the NCBI, the properties of Chirata are helpful in preventing vomiting and hiccups. According to research, the bitterness of chirata reduces hiccups by producing saliva and bile. Apart from this, taking equal amounts of honey and Chirata is beneficial to get relief from vomiting.

Beneficial in Cancer-

Chirata has amarogentin property which acts as an anti-cancer and inhibits the growth of cancer cells. Hence Chirata is also used to protect against diseases such as cancer.

Useful in reducing the problem of excess thirst-

Chirata reduces the problem of excessive thirst. For this, kadha made of Guduchi, Sugandhabala, Coriander, pointed gourd along with chirata reduce the problem of feeling excessively thirsty.