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Kalmegh/कालमेघ/Andrographis paniculata/Bhunimbh

 

Hindi Name : Kalmegh

Sanskrit Name : Bhunimbh

English Name : Kalmegh

Latin Name : Andrographis paniculata Pennel

It is an erect annual herb. Stem is dark green, quadrangular with longitudinal furrows and wings on the angles of the younger parts and slightly enlarged at the nodes. The leaves are glabrous, dark green, arranged opposite decussate, lanceolate and pinnate. The flowers are small, in lax spreading axillary and terminal racemes or panicles. The capsules are linear-oblong and acute at both ends. The seeds are numerous, sub-quadrate and yellowish brown in colour.
 

Andrographis Paniculata Medicinal Uses

 
Digestive:Promotes Digestion 
Hepatoprotective: Protects the liver and gall bladder.
 
Vermicidal: Kills intestinal worms & support intestine.
 
Anti-acne: Protect skin from pimples. 
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 diarrhea and symptoms arising from bacterial infections as recommended by ayurved in India.
 
Expectorant: Promotes mucus discharge from the respiratory system.
 
Hypoglycemic: Blood sugar reducer.Immune Enhancement.
 
Laxative: Aids bowel elimination
 
 

Chemical Composition

 
Bitter diterpenoid lactones esp deoxy andrographaloid; andrographaloid and ncoandrographaloids have been isolated from the plant leaves. Diterpene dimmers and flavonoids are present in the roots. The main active compound is considered to be andrographaloid and Andrographis extract.
 

Effect on Dosha 

Pacifies Kapha and Pitta.
 
Read more about various ailments, it's causes, symptoms, ayurvedic treatments, etc.
 
Ailment Definition Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Ayurvedic Treatment
Intestinal Worms
Diarrhea
Indigestion
Sinus
Cough
Cold
Jaundice
 

Ayurvedic Home Remedies

 
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