Kutki Powder
Part of our Herbs range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
Kutki Powder, also called Picrorhiza Kurroa Powder, is a herbal powder made from the rhizome of Picrorhiza kurroa, a traditional Himalayan herb used in Ayurvedic and herbal formulations. Known as Kutki or Katuki, it is recognised for its intense natural bitterness and distinctive phytochemical profile.
Arizone International offers Kutki Powder to herbal manufacturers, Ayurvedic companies, nutraceutical brands, botanical formulators, wholesale traders and private label manufacturers looking for a reliable plant-based ingredient.
What Is Kutki?
Picrorhiza kurroa is a small perennial herb that grows on rocky slopes of the Himalayas, typically between about 3,000 and 5,000 metres, in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim and Nepal. Its creeping rhizome is the part used in traditional preparations. After harvesting, the rhizome is cleaned, dried and ground into a fine, greyish-brown powder.
The Sanskrit name "Katuka" simply means bitter, and kutki is one of the most bitter herbs in Ayurveda. It is traditionally regarded as a liver herb and appears in classical formulas such as Arogyavardhini Vati. Its main marker compounds are iridoid glycosides called picrosides (picroside I and II), together known as kutkin.
Key Features
- Traditional Himalayan BotanicalIdeal for manufacturers building traditional, plant-based product ranges.
- Naturally Bitter ProfileSuited to traditional formulations that call for bitter herbs.
- Convenient Powder FormatEasy to measure, process, blend and encapsulate.
- Suitable for Customised FormulationsBlends well with herbs such as bhumi amla, kalmegh, punarnava and guduchi in liver and detox formulas.
Commercial Applications
- Ayurvedic herbal formulations and churnas
- Liver wellness and detox herbal blends
- Traditional herbal preparations
- Herbal capsules and tablets
- Nutraceutical formulations
- Private label herbal products and bulk ingredient programmes
Product positioning and health claims must follow the regulations of the relevant market.
Sustainability and Authenticity
Kutki has been heavily collected from the wild, and it is now considered threatened in parts of the Himalayas. Cultivation programmes are helping to reduce pressure on wild plants. Because of its high value, kutki is sometimes adulterated with other bitter roots, so correct identification and testing of picroside content are important. We work with traceable supply sources and share documentation on request.
Quality and Manufacturing Considerations
- Correct botanical identification and plant part specification
- Proper cleaning and drying of the rhizome
- Controlled moisture and uniform particle size
- Picroside content where specified
- Hygienic processing, moisture-proof packing
- Batch consistency and documentation
Product at a Glance
- Botanical Name: Picrorhiza kurroa
- Common Name: Kutki / Katuki
- Plant Part: Rhizome / root
- Taste: Intensely bitter
- Application: Herbal, Ayurvedic and wellness products
- Supply: Bulk and private label
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Kutki is costly and often adulterated, so ask for identity testing and kutkin content.
Kutki is very bitter, so capsules suit most products. Keep the powder sealed and dry, and ask for heavy metal results for export.
Why Choose Arizone International?
Arizone International is an India-based manufacturer, supplier and exporter of botanical powders, nutraceutical ingredients, natural extracts and Ayurvedic products. We offer flexible specifications, packaging, private label and bulk supply.
Share your quantity, specifications, packaging and destination with Arizone International to receive a quotation for Kutki Powder.
Specifications
- Category
- Herbs
- Physical Form
- Fine powder – 60 to 100 mesh (custom mesh on request)
- Grade Options
- Food / Ayurvedic / Cosmetic grade
- Packaging
- 20–25 kg multi-wall paper or HDPE bags with food-grade PE liner; smaller pouches for private label
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture; keep bags closed
Applications
- Ayurvedic herbal formulations and churnas
- Liver wellness and detox herbal blends
- Traditional herbal preparations
- Herbal capsules and tablets
- Nutraceutical formulations
- Private label herbal products and bulk ingredient programmes
Compliance
Kutki Powder is used in Ayurvedic and herbal formulas, especially liver support blends.
Yes. Kutki Powder is available in bulk as per your quantity and specification.
Yes. We supply Kutki Powder for private label products based on your market needs.
Kutki Powder is usually milled to 60 to 100 mesh, and finer or coarser grades can be made to suit capsules, tea blends or cosmetic use.
Yes. Kutki Powder can be steam sterilised to lower the microbial count, which is often needed for food, supplement and export orders.
We export Kutki Powder from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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