KALMEGH DRUG

• Latin name – Andrographis paniculata Nees
• Family – Acanthaceae – Vasa Kula

1. Kalmegh known as “King of Bitters” and “Green Chiretta”.
2. Kalmegh protects the liver damage due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. 
3. Kalmegh boost immunity 
4. Reduced the symptoms of the common cold, sinusitis and allergies due to its antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. 
5. Good for diabetes as it lowering blood sugar levels by increasing insulin secretion.
6. Control blood pressure by widening the blood vessels and increasing blood flow.
7. Kalmegh churna manage arthritis by reducing the Ama.
8. Stimulates appetite by improving the digestive fire.
   

NAMES IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES

• English – The creat 
• Hindi name – Kalamegha, Kalpanath 
• Bengali name – Kalamegh 
• Gujarati name – Kariyathu, Litu Kariyat 
• Kannada name – Nelabevu 
• Marathi name – Kiriath 
• Malayalam name – Nelavepu, Nelavemu, Nilavaepu 
• Tamil name – Nelavemu, Nilavembu, Nilavempu, Nilavembu kudineer 
• Telugu name – Nelavemu 
• Urdu name – Bhooinimo
  

PROPERTIES, PART USED, DOSAGE

Bhunimba medicinal properties: 

• Rasa (Taste) – Tikta (Bitter) 
• Guna (Quality) – Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry) 
• Vipaka (After Digestion) – Katu (Undergoes Pungent taste after digestion) 
• Veerya (Potency) – Ushna (Hot) 
• Karma (Action) –reduces vitiated kapha and pitta dosha.
• Part used – Whole plant.
  

ANDROGRAPHIS PANICULATA MEDICINAL USES

• Digestive – Promotes Digestion 
• Hepatoprotective – Protects the liver and gall bladder.
• Vermicidal – Kills intestinal worms & support intestine.
• Anti-acne – Protect skin from pimples. 
• Anti-inflammatory – Reduces swelling.
• Antibacterial – Fights bacterial activity.
• Expectorant – Promotes mucus discharge.
• Hypoglycemic – decrease Blood sugar.
• Laxative – Aids bowel elimination
• Immune Enhancement.
  

USES OF KALAMEGHA

• Nausea and vomiting – Bhunimba paste is given with honey. 
• Fever, liver inflammation and jaundice – The decoction of kalmegh is given in a dose of 20-30 ml.
• Skin diseases – The paste of the plant is used to treat eczema, depigmentation of skin.
• Digestion and appetite – dried plant powder is given in a dose of 2- 3g with hot water of juice of Shunti.
• Malaria – The powder of kalmegh is given in a dose of 2-3 g with powder of black pepper.