Description
Botanical Name
- Andrographis paniculata
Common Names
- Kalmegh
- Green chiretta
- King of bitters
- Bhui-neem
Forms
- Dried Leaves and Stems: Utilized in traditional medicine and herbal preparations.
- Powder: Made from ground leaves and stems, used in supplements and teas.
- Extracts: Liquid extracts or tinctures, concentrated for medicinal use.
- Capsules/Tablets: Encapsulated powdered or extracted forms for convenient use.
Origin
- Native Region: Indigenous to India and Sri Lanka, found throughout Southeast Asia.
- Cultivation: Grown in tropical and subtropical regions, including India, China, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries.
Nutritional and Medicinal Benefits
- Andrographolides: Contains bioactive compounds like andrographolides, which possess anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antioxidant properties.
- Vitamins and Minerals: Provides essential vitamins and minerals supporting overall health.
Health Benefits
- Liver Protection: Protects the liver against damage from free radicals due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, aiding in detoxification and promoting liver health.
- Immune Support: Enhances immune function, helping the body fight infections.
- Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation, beneficial for conditions like arthritis and inflammatory diseases.
- Antiviral and Antibacterial: Effective against various viruses and bacteria, useful for treating infections.
- Digestive Health: Promotes healthy digestion, helps alleviate digestive issues like constipation and indigestion.
- Respiratory Health: Used to treat respiratory conditions such as colds, coughs, and bronchitis
