Kalmegh
Introduction to Kalmegh
Kalmegh or green chiretta is also known as the ‘King of Bitters.’ It is highly appreciated for its great medicinal benefits in curing liver problems and improving hemoglobin production.
Kalmegh is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the family of Acanthaceae, which is native to Sri Lanka and India. This herbal plant holds a significant position in the world of Ayurveda and medical science due to its effective medicinal benefits.
Scientific name: Andrographis paniculata
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Benefits of Kalmegh
Kalmegh is approved by both ancient Ayurveda and modern medical science due to its positive health benefits.
- Modern Science/ Modern View
Kalmegh benefits you in the better management of your liver-related issues. It contains hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to prevent liver cell damage caused due to free radicals.
- Ancient Wisdom/ Traditional View
With ‘kapha’ (water + earth) and ‘pitta’ (heat energy) balancing nature, green chiratta or Kalmegh helps your liver function better. It detoxifies the liver and maintains good health.
- Modern Science/ Modern View
Kalmegh can have impressive benefits in managing sinusitis. Its anti-microbial and immunomodulatory properties help better in curing sinusitis.
- Ancient Wisdom/ Traditional View
Kalmegh helps better in fighting various infections. So, it boosts the immunity or ‘ojas’ with its effective ‘kapha’ and ‘pitta’ balancing properties, which ultimately help to combat diseases like sinusitis.
- Modern Science/ Modern View
Kalmegh is highly beneficial in managing the symptoms of the common cold. It contains anti-inflammatory properties, which inhibit the inflammation of the mucous membrane in nasal areas and lessen nasal secretions. - Ancient Wisdom/ Traditional View
It helps fight against the common cold, flu, respiratory infections, and ‘nasya’ (nasal) complications with its anti-bacterial and ‘pitta’ properties.
- Modern Science/ Modern View
Andrographolide present in Kalmegh can effectively help in treating parasitic diseases like malaria. Its anti-malarial property helps in inhibiting the growth of malaria-causing parasites.
- Ancient Wisdom/ Traditional View
This ‘rasayana’ is highly used in curing malaria. Its ‘tikta’ (bitter) and ‘pitta’ (heat energy) balancing properties boost your vigor and effectively eliminate toxins from your body.
Frequently asked us?
The blend of modern science and ancient wisdom Ayurveda is here to answer the questions or queries related to the efficacy of Amla.
You can easily eat 15-20 Kalmegh leaves once per day. In case you prefer having juice, consume 1-2 teaspoons of Kalmegh juice once a day.
The best quality Kalmegh is the one that possesses high andrographolide content. As a result, fresh Kalmegh always has a strong bitter taste assuring its good quality.
The whole Kalmegh plant is enriched with andrographolide, kalmeghin, flavonoids, lactones, and diterpenes. So, from its leaves to stems, everything can be consumed for its unique medicinal properties.
A small tribe of the Himalayan mountains, Kiratas, first started using Kalmegh for its medicinal benefits. However, now it is used worldwide in Ayurvedic herbal pharmacopeia and Chinese medicine.
Kalmegh does not undergo interactions with any natural herbal ingredient. However, it tends to react with anti-coagulant, anti-hypertensive, and immunosuppressant medicines adversely. So, people taking these medicines must avoid consuming Kalmegh.
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Disclaimer:
Any information provided by Naturesactiv® does not equate to professional advice from a physician or a healthcare provider. It does not contain all the probable precautions, applications, and side effects. Besides, the nutritional values noted here are based on generic information. So, it is advised to consult your doctor before taking any dosages.