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One shop word, more than one plantChirayata is not a species.
Chirayata is a shop word for more than one bitter herb. The Himalayan gentian is Swertia chirayita. Tamil nilavembu is Andrographis paniculata. Chota chirayata is Enicostema axillare. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Chirayata · Swertia chirayita
Swertia chirayita — mountain chiretta, the overharvested Himalayan gentian.
- Nilavembu · Andrographis paniculata
Andrographis paniculata — nilavembu, the Tamil roadside acanth.
- Vellarugu · Enicostema axillare
Enicostema axillare — vellarugu / chota chirayata, the tiny axillary gentian.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.