Kalmegh

Latin Name

Andrographis paniculata

English Name

Kalmegh

Sanskrit Name

Kalmegh
(कालमेघ)

Part Used

The whole plant
(पंचांग)

Effect on Dosha

Pacifies Kapha and Pitta

Properties and Uses

It has stimulating effect on liver and popularly used in liver disorders. It has mild purgative and anthelmintic properties. It has anti-pyretic action; especially used in the treatment of intermittent and remittent fevers.

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