Kalmegh seeds ( Andrographis paniculata )

kalmegh seeds (Andrographis paniculata)

Scientific Name:- Andrographis paniculata

Category - Herbal seeds Shape: – Small granules

Size:- 0 .1 cm radius

Color: – Brown

Usage: – Germination (not for oil extraction)

Age: -Fresh(less than a year, good for germination)

Common name: Nelabevu, Chiorta, Quasabhuva, kadu kirayata, Oli-kiryata, Klmegh, (Bhuinimba) , Chuan Xin Lian, Green chirayta, creat, king of bitters, andrographis, Echinacea, Naine-havandi, (Kariyatu), Nilavembu, Sirunangai, Siriyanangai, NilavEpp, Kiriyathth, Nelavemaa or Nelavepu, Hempedu Bumi ,Sambiloto

Origin: – India

Packing: -5, 10,20,25,50 (P/P)

Availability: – Throughout the year / months.

Details English Name : Creat, King of bitters

Hindi Name : Kalmegh, mahatita

Family : Acanthaceae

Propagation : It can be propagated by seeds

Botanical name : Andrographis paniculata

Andrographis paniculata is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to India and Sri Lanka.

It is widely cultivated in Southern and Southeastern Asia, where it has been traditionally used to treat infections and some diseases. Mostly the leaves and roots were used for medicinal purposes.

Medicinal use

Since ancient times, A. peniculata is used in traditional Siddha and Ayurvedic systems of medicine as well as in tribal medicine in India and some other countries for multiple clinical applications.

The herb has a number of purported medicinal uses, to treatment of upper respiratory infection, ulcerative colitis and rheumatic symptoms; in particular, there is no evidence of its effectiveness in cancer treatment.

In one Chilean study from 1999, the herb had a significant drying effect on the nasal secretions of cold sufferers who took 1,200 milligrams of andrographis extract daily for five days. A 2012 study suggested that Andrographis paniculata extracts may have the potential to be used as a mosquito repellant. A 2006 study reported that extracts of Andrographis exhibited potent inflammatory modulating and antioxidant actions in mice

Medicinal Uses

Plant is astringent, useful in dysentery, diabetes, influenza, bronchitis, piles, and gonorrhoea. A decoction of plant is blood purifier. It is used as a cure for torpid leaver and jaundice.

Roots and Leaves : Febrifuge, tonic, stomachic, cholagogue and anthelminitic.

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