Medicinal Uses of Andrographis paniculata

KALAMEGH

Andrographis paniculata

Uses : Being an appetizer, liver stimulant, laxative and vermifuge, it is used in loss of appetite, liver, and spleen enlargement, constipation, jaundice and worms. in fever with rigors, mixture of black pepper and kalamegh is useful. It is also effective in chronic fever and general debility.

Dose: Powder of whole plant.0,5 to 1.25 gm. juice - 2 to 4 ml, decoction :20 to 40 ml.