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| Botanical Name |
Andrographis
paniculata |
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| Common Name |
English:
Indian Chiretta |
| Family |
Acanthaceae |
| Parts Used |
Leaves
& Stem |
| Medicinal Property |
Bitter
tonic and possess antityphoid and antibiotic properties.
It used to treat liver and digestion complaints; general weakness,
worms, fever, dysentery and excessive gas formation in stomach. |
| Chemistry |
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| Description |
Much
branched erect annual herb. Branches are four angled; leaves are lance
shaped. Flowers appear in large spreading spare branches; individual
flowers are small, up to 1 cm long, rose coloured. Fruits are capsular up
to 2 cm in diameter. |
| Distribution |
Native
of Tropical Asia and occurring in the plains of India. |
| Economics |
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