Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees
(King of bitters)
Family - Acanthaceae
Common name - Chirata, bhuin neem.
Found mostly in roadsides, moist habitat, seashores, waste ground.
Andrographis paniculata used in ancient oriental & ayurvedic medicine.
Medicinal uses -
Skin diseases
Anticancer
Antidiabetic
Anti - HIV
Whole plant part is used for the treatment of snakebite, dysentery, malaria.
Leaf is used for fever, common cold, cough.
Aerial part is used for cancer, diabetes, urinary tract infection.
Root is used for stomachic & anthelmintic
Sugimani Marndi
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Cuttack, Odisha India