Chiraito

Scientific Name: Swertia chirayita 

Family: Gentianaceae

Parts used: Entire plant

Chemical constituents: Amarogentin, amarosweren, chiratol, methyl bellidifolin, decussating, 7-0-methylswertianin, magniferin, swertianin, chiratanin, gamacer-16-en-3β-ol, 21 α-H-hop-22(29)-cn-3β-ol, swettenol, episwertenol, pichierenol, kairatenol, secoiridoidglycosides: swertiamarin, gentipicroside and alkaloids: gentianine and enicoflavine

Uses: The plant is excellent drug for fever, skin diseases, intestinal worms, and bronchial asthma. It is also used in diarrhea and lever problem. It is prescribed for dyspepsia, debility of convalescence
 

Distribution in Nepal: 1500-2500m, East to Central