Katuki botanical name is Picrorhiza kurroa. This medicinal herb is indigenous to the Himalayan region and has powerful hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. The herb, especially its roots, is rich in bioactive compounds Kutkin and picroside have been used to manage liver disorders, respiratory ailments, and digestive issues since time immemorial in Ayurveda. Kutki has a Cold potency and bitter taste but is effective for maintaining the healthy balance of pitta dosha. In ancient Ayurvedic texts, it became a very well-known liver detoxing and bile-stimulating remedy, which played an essential role in the traditional treatment of jaundice and hepatitis.