Swertia chirayita is a medicinal plant native to temperate Himalaya. The plant is used as a bitter...
Category - Swertia chirayita
Swertia chirayita has found its way into bodybuilding supplement as a stimulant. However, studies show just the opposite. The main bioactive constituents of plant are xanthones, flavanoids, iridoids, secoiridoids glycosides. Swerchirin, a xanotone found in Swertia chirayita, was reported to have significant blood sugar lowering effect and hepatoprotective effect.