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Kalmegh Or Andrographis Paniculata is a very important medicinal plant of traditional medicine system. Kalmegh is found growing wild throughout the plains and hills of tropical India, from Uttar Pradesh to Kerala, and also in Bangladesh, Pakistan and all South East Asian countries. All part of plant is extremely bitter due to which plant is known as “King of bitter”. This plant is called Hempedu Bumi (meaning bile of earth) in Malaysia. In Ayurveda Kalmegh is used in various ailments related vitiated Pitta/ Kapha in Liver, Skin and Intestine. As per Ayurvedic principle excess Pitta cause disturbance in liver enzymes, which leads to inflammation in cells & thus viral load increases in whole body. This raises body temperature & fever symptoms sets in, in such situation Kalmegh / Andrographis Powder is useful.
Kalmegh supports anti – viral & anti –bacterial action which helps in reducing fever and muscular & body pain.
Kalmegh is especially useful in treating liver related diseases. It exhibits hepato-protective and hepato-stimulative property. In traditional medicine system aqueous extract of Kalmegh is given for jaundice. Kalmegh/ Andrographis is bitter in taste which helps to digest the food & prevents formation of flatulency & toxic waste in the body. Kalmegh activates detoxifying function of Liver & helps in cleansing Liver cells. Kalmegh has also shown blood cleansing & skin purifying properties. Kalmegh/ Andrographis Powder when used with anti-oxidants like Amla helps to eliminate free harmful radicles and regenerate Liver cells.
Scientific Study of Kalmegh/ Andrographis has shown presence of Diterpenes (major component is Andrographolide) & flavonoids, which supports Anti-inflammation, analgesic & high blood glucose (postprandial) reducing properties. The study also proved anti-bacterial & anti-viral action of aqueous extract of kalmegh/ Andrographis
Kalmegh Or Andrographis Paniculata is a very important medicinal plant of traditional medicine system. Kalmegh is found growing wild throughout the plains and hills of tropical India, from Uttar Pr...
Key Benefits
Supports as Natural Liver Tonic
Direction for Use/Dosage
As per recommended dosage or as advised by health practitioner
Safety Information/Precaution
Keep away from children. For pregnant and lactating ladies take health practitioners advise. Store in cool & dry place
Other Information
Ingredient: Andrographis