| Profile: |
| Corydalis govaniana or bhutkeshi is a perennial herb belonging to the family Papaveraceae. The species has several medicinal uses and is used in Tibetan medicine and has a sweet and bitter taste with a cooling potency. |
| Habitat and ecology: The plant is an erect, tufted perennial and common to the alpine and sub-alpine regions. It is found distributed in the Himalayas from Pakistan to Kashmir and Kumaon in India up to the east Nepal at an altitudinal range of 2400-3700 m. the plant requires well-drained moist soil. |
| Morphology: The plant is a soft slender herb with a dark brown, deep, stout rootstock crowned with withered leaf sheaths. The radical leaves are long stalked, 2-pinnate, cut to the base and as long as stem. The leaflets are wedge shaped and deeply lobed. The flowers are yellow, crowded, 2.5 cm long and arise from 5-10 cm long, individual axes. |
| Distinguishing features: Characteristic wedge shaped and deeply lobed leaves easily distinguish the plant. |
| Life cycle: Flowering occurs in June-August while fruiting occurs in September-October. |
| Uses: The plant has several medicinal uses. The root has alterative, anti-periodic, appetizer, diuretic and tonic properties. It is used in the treatment of syphilis and cutaneous infections. The plant is also used as an antidote, anti-inflammatory, febrifuge and vermifuge. It is helpful in the treatment of disorders from poisoning, swelling of the limbs and stomach/intestinal pain due to worm infestation. It has been reported that Corydalis species are potentially toxic in moderate doses. |
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| Family: Papaveraceae |
| Common/local name: Corydalis, Bhutjata, Bhutbishi, Revandchini (Hindi), Artso (Lahaul), Lichu (Spiti) |
| Trade name: Bhutkes |
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