Picrorhiza kurroa - a perennial woody herb widely used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of diseases, especially liver disorders and respiratory problems. Picroliv® is the standardized extract from P. kurroa and studies have shown that it is capable of protecting the liver against chemicals and micro-organisms. The hepatoprotective effects of Picroliv® were found to be more potent than Silymarin (obtained from the seeds of milk thistle, Silybum marianum) in maintaining healthy liver functions.
Refernces:
- Planta Medica (1991). 57: 29
- Indian J. Expt. Biol. (I 993). 31: 316
- Planta Medica (1993). 59: 37
