BOTANICAL NAME: Andrographis paniculata
FAMILY: Acanthaceae
ENGLISH NAME: Kariyat
COMMON NAME:
Kannada– Naalaberu, Kamala Meghan
Bengali- Kalamegh
Hindi– Kirayat, Kalpanth
HABITAT: Native to India and Sri Lanka widely cultivated in South Eastern Australia
BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION:
It is a Herb. Leaves are Simple, opposite. Flowers are Bisexual, White and purple, terminal and axillary. Fruit are Capsule, Oblong.
AYURVEDIC CHARACTERSTICS:
| RASA | GUNA | VEERYA | VIPAKA | PRABHAVA | DOSHGHNTA |
| Tikta | Laghu, Ruksha | Ushna | Katu | – | Kaph-pittahara |
AYURVEDIC ENERGETICS:
| TASTE | PROPERTY | POTENCY | POST DIGESTIVE EFFECT | EFFECT ACTION | DOSHA ACTION |
| Bitter | Light
Dry |
Hot | Pungent | Pacifying kapha pitta |
MAJOR CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Kalameghin, Andrographlin
THERAPEUTIC USES:
- Nausea and vomiting- In case of nausea and vomiting paste of kalmegha is given with honey.
- Jaundice and Fever- The decoction of Kalmegha is given in a dose of 20-30ml.
- Blood purifier- The cold infusion of plant is given in a dose of 40-50 ml to treat impurity of blood.
- Eczema –The paste of the plant is used to treat skin diseases.
- Malaria-The powder of kalamegha is given in a dose of 2-3 gm with powder of black pepper.
INDICATION
Yakrit vikar Liver disorders, Daah Burning sensation, Jwar Fever, krimighana Worm infestation.
USEFUL PART: Panchang
DOSAGE: Powder1-3 gm, Decoction-20-50 ml
AYURVEDIC FORMULATION:
Kalmegha Tarl Satva