Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata)
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Scientific Name: Andrographis paniculata — King of bitters.
Native Home: Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Height: 30–110 cm.
Lifespan: Usually an annual herb.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not used for timber; valued for its leaves and aerial parts.
Harvesting: Leaves and above-ground parts are collected, usually around flowering.
Age to Harvest: Commonly about 3–4 months after planting, depending on growing conditions.
Products: Dried leaves, herbal powders, extracts, and traditional preparations.
- History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used in Ayurveda and other Asian traditional medicine systems, particularly in preparations for seasonal illnesses and digestive complaints.
