● Scientific Name: Picrorhiza kurroa.
● About: A high-value Himalayan medicinal herb.
● Habitat: Found in the alpine and sub-alpine Himalayas at
2,700–4,500 m altitude.
● Medicinal Use: Used in 2,000+ Ayurvedic and herbal formulations.
● IUCN Status: Endangered (EN).
● CITES Status: Appendix II.
● Significance: Sustainable cultivation helps conserve wild
populations, supports biodiversity, and improves mountain
livelihoods.