Andrographis paniculata is a plant common in India. It is commonly found south India.
This plant is a member of Acanthaceae plant family.
This is an eract herb or
under shrub. It is stout and glabrous. It grows to a height of about 90 cms. The leaves are
eliptic-lanceolate.The flowers are creamy white with light purple or pink streaks within. The flowering
season isAugust to October.
Usage:
In Ayurveda the leaves, seeds and the roots are used for treatment of general debility, diarrhoea, dysentry, and dispepsia.
Chemical compounds obtained:
Andrographolide is obtained from this plant.
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Gujarati: Kariyatu
Marathi: Oli-kariyata, kalpa
Bengali: Kalmegh
Kannada: Nelaberu
Tamil , Telugu: Nilavembu
Malayalam: Nelavepu, kiriyatu
