What is the use of Kalmegh?

What is the use of Kalmegh?

Kalmegh is a plant which is also known as “Green Chiretta” and the “King of Bitters”. It is used for various medicinal purposes and is bitter in taste. It is mainly used for liver problems as it protects the liver against damage caused by free radicals due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.

What is Kala Megha?

Kalamegha commonly known as “The creat” or “green chireta” is an annual subshrub found throughout the Indian sub-continent and Africa. Kalamegh is scientifically known as Andrographis paniculata. The chemical constituents present in the plant have excellent anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties.

What is paniculata for?

Andrographis paniculata is used in traditional medicine to treat infectious diseases and fevers. Andrographis exhibits antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and immunostimulating properties.

What is Kalmegh in Ayurveda?

Kalmegh comes in the form of yellowish-brown seeds with a very bitter taste. It is used in about 26 Ayurvedic herbal formulations. This herb has been potentially used to treat many conditions.

What are the side effects of Kalmegh?

Andrographis can cause side effects such as loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, rash, headache, runny nose, and fatigue. When used in high doses or long-term, andrographis might cause swollen lymph glands, serious allergic reactions, elevations of liver enzymes, and other side effects.

How do you use Kalmegh syrup?

Recommended Dosage: 1 or 2 teaspoonfuls after food, 3 times a day. Side effects: No side effects are known.

What is Ushira?

Ushira – Vetiver is a coolant, but yet aids in digestion. It is widely used in treating fever, dysuria, burning sensation, fatigue syndrome, skin disorders etc. Potable water prepared with this also has many health benefits. Botanical Name – Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash. Synonyms: Andropogon muricatus Retz.

What is Kalmegh in Malayalam?

Malayalam: Cara-Caniram, Kiriyat, Kiriyatta, Kiriyattu, Nalaveppu, Nila-Veppa, Nilavaepu, Nilaveppu.

Which is called King of bitters?

Andrographis paniculata, also known as Kalmegh which means ‘King of bitters’ has. been effectively used in traditional Asian medicines for centuries. The herb is native to India and Sri Lanka and is widely cultivated in southern Asia.

Is it safe to take andrographis every day?

When taken by mouth: Andrographis is likely safe when used in doses up to 340 mg daily for up to 12 months. It also appears to be safe when taken as a specific combination product containing andrographis extract and eleuthero (Kan Jang, Swedish Herbal Institute) for 4-7 days.

Is Arjun a medicinal plant?

(T. arjuna) is one of the most accepted and beneficial medicinal plants in indigenous system of medicine for the treatment of various critical diseases. arjuna through different studies such as antioxidant, hypotensive, anti-atherogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, anti-mutagenic and gastro-productive effect.

When should I take Kalmegh syrup?

Information about SBL Kalmegh Syrup Recommended Dosage: 1 or 2 teaspoonfuls after food, 3 times a day.

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