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Andrographis paniculata
Botanical Name : Andrographis Paniculata
Indian Name : Kalmegh
Other Names :Kalmegh, Andrographis, Kiryat, senshinren,kirata.
It is a principal herb in the domestic medicine called 'Alui', which is given to infants. Both in Ayurveda and Unani, it is confused with 'Chitetta' (Swertia chirata), but both are different plants. It is widely available in Arabia. It is given for fever along with several herbs. It was advertised in England as a substitute for quinine.
For centuries, the Ayurvedic practitioners of India have used the roots and
leaves of the herb Andrographis paniculata to treat ailments ranging from poor
digestion to hepatitis. In the Chinese medical tradition, the plant has been
used to treat everything from gastrointestinal complaints to throat infections.
Although some early scientific studies suggested that andrographis has a direct
antimicrobial action, the weight of clinical evidence now shows that the real
value of this ancient herb is as a stimulant for the immune system.
Digestive: Promotes digestion
Hepatoprotective: Protects the liver and gall bladder.
Vermicidal: Kills intestinal worms & support intestine
Anti-acne: Protect skin from pimples
Analgesic: Pain killer
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces swelling and cuts down exudation from capillaries
Antibacterial: Fights bacterial activity. Although Andrographis appears to have
weak direct antibacterial action, it has remarkably beneficial effect in
reducing diarrhoea and symptoms arising from bacterial infections.
Expectorant: Promotes mucus discharge from the respiratory system.
Hypoglycaemic: Blood sugar reducer.
Immune Enhancement.
Laxative: Aids bowel elimination
Sedative: A relaxing herb, though not with the same effect as the accepted
herbal sedatives, valerian roots, hops, skullcap, etc.