Andrographis paniculata

Family: Acanthaceae
Vernacular names: Kiriyath, Nilavepu, കിരിയാത്ത്, നിലവേപ്പ് (Malayalam), Andrographis (English), Kalmegh (Sanskrit), Kirayat (Hindi), Nilavembu (Tamil)
Distribution: Peninsular India and Sri Lanka
Description: Slender woody herbs; branches glabrous. Leaves elliptic, acuminate at apex, decussate. Panicle terminal and upper axillary. Flowers many, white with pale pink. Capsule oblong, acute, hairy; retinacula spoon shaped; seeds 8.
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Scrub jungles, also in the plains
Flowering & Fruiting: March-December

Parts used: Whole plant
Properties & Uses: Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, antioxidant, anthelmintic. The whole plant is used for the treatment of ulcers, worms, acidity, liver complaints and dysentery.
Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda, Folk, Unani, Homeo, Modern,
Traditional Uses:Whole plant boiled with water and the decoction is taken internally against snake bite. The decoction is also used to clean the bite mouth. Leaves crushed and the juice take orally is used to treat Jaundice. Roots are made in to paste and mixed with water and taken internally to cure asthma. Root powder with black pepper and honey is a remedy for cough (Aranadans).
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