Andrographis paniculata Nees.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Andrographis paniculata Nees. is aslo known as Justicia paniculata Burm.f., belongs to Acanthaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are King Of bitters, The Creat.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kalmegh, Kariyat, Mahatita.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Andrographis paniculata Nees. are Alexipharmic, Alterative, Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Anti-diabetic, Astringent, Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Stomachic, Tonic.

Leaves:

  • Alterative
  • Anthelmintic
  • Febrifuge
  • Stomachic
  • Tonic


    • Root:
  • Alterative
  • Anthelmintic
  • Febrifuge
  • Stomachic
  • Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Andrographis paniculata Nees. are Fever (Children), Enlarged Liver, General Debility, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Cough, Cholera, Enlarged Spleen, Kala-azar Infection.

    The Indications of Whole Herb of Andrographis paniculata Nees. are Remittent Fever, Dyspepsia, Cholera, General Debility, Intermittent Fever.

    The Indications of Leave Juice of Andrographis paniculata Nees. are Loss of Appetite, Flatulence, Diarrhoea, Griping, Irregular stools.

    The Indications of Decoction (Plant) of Andrographis paniculata Nees. are Jaundice, Sluggish Liver.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Andrographis paniculata Nees..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Extract of Andrographis paniculata Nees. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Andrographis paniculata Nees..

    Compound Preparations

    Andrographis paniculata Nees. is used in the preparation of Safi compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Extract5.000mlWith Ammonium Chloride.
    Leaves
    Whole HerbN/A

    Herb's Description

    Andrographis paniculata Nees. is a herb, is annual, and errect
    Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Leaves, linear-lanceolate in shape
    Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Stem, quadrangular in shape
    Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Flower, white in color. Deep purplish-violet marking inside
    Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Seeds, yellowish brown in color. Numerous.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Srilanka.. The bitter annual herb found in the wastelands throughout above countries.
    Taste: Extremely Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    This alterative drug of traditional medicine exert no known side effects in recommended doses.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Andrographis paniculata Nees.. (work in progress)