Gaurveda Kutki Powder 100g – Picrorhiza kurroa

Gaurveda Kutki – 100g of kutki powder (Picrorhiza kurroa), also known as Katuka, kutaki, picrorhiza. A vegan food supplement, sourced from India and batch lab-tested for purity.

Kutki grows where almost nothing else will: rocky alpine slopes of the Himalaya between three and five thousand metres. Its knotted little rhizome packs perhaps the most concentrated bitterness in the classical repertoire – the genus name Picrorhiza literally means bitter root in Greek, and the Sanskrit katuka says the same thing. The rhizome naturally contains iridoid glycosides known as picrosides (collectively kutkin), the marker compounds of the species. Pure ground rhizome, nothing else.

Kutki is a prized classical herb of the tikta (bitter) category, historically carried down from the high mountains by traders and treated with respect – tradition uses it in notably small amounts. Responsible sourcing matters for this alpine species, and we favour cultivated supply. UK regulations authorise no health claims for kutki, so we describe its character, chemistry and classical standing factually.

Key details

• Herb / active: Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa)
• Format: Powder
• Pack size: 100g powder
• Suggested use: Typically 0.5-1g per serving (see label)
• Suitable for: Vegan
• Brand: Gaurveda
• Origin: Sourced from India
• Quality: Batch lab-tested for purity

How to use

Take as directed on the pack – kutki is traditionally used in very small measured amounts (often only half a gram to a gram). Traditionally taken with honey or warm water, which soften its formidable bitterness.

Why KantiGlow: Authentic Ayurveda, sourced from India and batch lab-tested, with no synthetic fillers. UK delivery is £4.99 flat and free on orders over £100. We ship from India: dispatch within 24–72 hours, then 5–7 working days in transit. Returns within 30 days.

Food supplement. Not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of young children. Store in a cool, dry place. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult a healthcare professional before use.