Kalmegh

Some medicinal uses of Kalmegh are described below:

• Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh) is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory in nature.
• It is used for the treatment of cancer and HIV.
• The regular use of Andrographis paniculata is helpful to cure cough, cold, sinusitis and body pain.
• Kalmegh is used as antibacterial, anti-parasitic and antifungal.
• It is used as a blood purifier and enhances immunity.
• It protects the liver and used as a Liver tonic.
• Traditionally, Andrographis paniculata is used in the treatment of leprosy and cholera.
• The tonic is used against weakness to add strength and vigour to the body.
• The extract of Kalmegh is used in the treatment of slow digestion, bowel irritation and irregular menstrual syndrome.
• It is used against various skin infection, scabies, boil and patches.
• The Kalmegh syrup is also used against fever and malaria.
• Andrographis paniculata is used against the respiratory infection.
• Kalmegh juice is used to cure ulcer traditionally.
• It has also been proved as anti-hepatoxic and anti-typhoid.
• Because of its bitterness, Andrographis paniculata is also used as an anti-diabetic herb.
• The bitter extract of the leaves is useful in killing worms in the stomach.
• The entire plant is very useful in the treatment of snake and scorpion bite.
• It is used against heart disease and reduces high blood sugar.
• The juice is antipyretic and also used to treat diarrhoea.
• The entire plant is helpful for the treatment of filarial, influenza and bronchitis.
• The plant is strongly avoided during pregnancy because of its anti-fertility property.
• The Chinese use this herb for the treatment of throat.
• Charaka Samhita quotes the plant in the treatment of jaundice.