Crude Drug: Chirata
Biological Source Swertia chirata
Family Gentianaceae
Official used part Dried whole plant
Major Marker Constituent Amarogentin; swertiamarin
Constituentclass Secoiridoid glycosides
Pharmacognostic traditional use Traditional bitter tonic
Drug Type Whole plant
Scientific Name Swertia chirata
Category Whole-herb drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.