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Picrorhiza scrophulariaeflora

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{{stub}}Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.12 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Constipation}}, {{Uses|Dyspepsia}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Scorpion stings}}, {{Uses|Snake bites}}, {{Uses|Dronchial asthma}}, {{Uses|Psoriasis}}, {{Uses|}}, {{Uses|}}, {{Uses|Vitiligo}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used==
==Chemical Composition==
It contains Bitter cucurbitacin glycoside was isolated together with three known iridoidal glycosides, amphicoside etc.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
===Dravya===
===Rasa===
 
===Guna===
==Habit==
{{Habit|Perennial}}
==Identification==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Division of the rhizome}}.
==How to plant/cultivate==
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Alpine grassland}}, {{Commonly seen|}}, {{Commonly seen|}}, {{Commonly seen|}}, {{Commonly seen|Gravelly areas}}.
==Photo Gallery==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">["Chemistry"http://europepmc.org/article/cba/535598 Chemical constituents]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">["Morphology"]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[ "http://temperate.theferns.info/plant/Picrorhiza+scrophulariiflora Cultivation"]</ref>
<ref name="Uses">Indian Medicinal Plants by C.P.Khare</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [ https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2018/6024263/ Picrorhiza scrophulariaeflora on hindawi.com]* [ https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1082/picrorhiza Picrorhiza scrophulariaeflora on webmd.com]* [ https://www.rxlist.com/picrorhiza/supplements.htm Picrorhiza scrophulariaeflora on list.com]
[[Category:Herbs]]

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