Andrographis paniculata Nees.
Andrographis paniculata Nees. is also known as Justicia paniculata Burm.f. belongs to Acanthaceae family.
The English names for this herb are King Of bitters, The Creat.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kalmegh, Kariyat, Mahatita.
Description
Andrographis paniculata Nees. is a herb, is annual, errect
Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Leaves linear-lanceolate in shape
Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Stem quadrangular in shape
Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Flower white in color. Deep purplish-violet marking inside
Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Seeds yellowish brown in color. Numerous.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Andrographis paniculata Nees. are Alexipharmic, Alterative, Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Anti-diabetic, Astringent, Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Stomachic, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Leaves are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Root are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Decoction (Plant) are Jaundice, Sluggish Liver.
The indications of Andrographis paniculata Nees. are Fever (Children), Enlarged Liver, General Debility, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Cough, Cholera, Enlarged Spleen, Kala-azar Infection.
The indications of Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Leave Juice are Loss of Appetite, Flatulence, Diarrhoea, Griping, Irregular stools.
The indications of Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Whole Herb are Remittent Fever, Dyspepsia, Cholera, General Debility, Intermittent Fever.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Andrographis paniculata Nees.'s Extract is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Extremely Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Extract | 5.000 – 0.000 ml | With Ammonium Chloride. |
| Leaves | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Andrographis paniculata Nees. is used in the preparation of Safi.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Andrographis paniculata Nees. are Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley, Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Andrographis paniculata Nees. are Andrographolide, Apigenin, Kalmeghin, Potassium Salts, Sodium Chloride, Tannic Acid.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Andrographis paniculata Nees. are Pimpinella anisum Linn., Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Andrographis paniculata Nees.. (work in progress)