👍 Andrographis paniculata

Traditional Herbs from Andrographis paniculata

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• Prepare 10-15 leaves, 2 glasses of water, and 1 teaspoon of honey.
• Boil the leaves until boiling until 1 glass of water remains, cool then strain.
• Add honey and drink 3 times a day.

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• Pick 20 leaves. Air dry until completely dry, grind until smooth.
• Brew 1 tablespoon of powder with a glass of water boil. Leave for 2 hours, strain.
• Drink regularly 3 times a day.

What is Andrographis paniculata Looks like??

Parts of Andrographis paniculata that could be used

• Leaves
• Roots
• Stems

Andrographis paniculata Distribution

Sambiloto originates from Asia, spread widely from India to the south to Siam, east to the Malay Peninsula and then Java. This plant, which is known to have a bitter taste, is a wild plant that is useful as a traditional medicine and is believed to be able to treat various health problems.
Agroecology of Andrographis paniculata
Grows well in the lowlands up to 1,200 m above sea level, rainfall 2,000-3,000 mm/year, and is able to grow in almost all types of soil with a soil pH of 6-7, average daytime temperature of 20-30 °C, humidity of 70- 90%. Commonly found on the edge of rice fields, gardens or forests, and prefers shady places.
Morphology of Andrographis paniculata

• The taproot is white-brown.
• The stem is woody, round or rectangular, monopodial green, has many branches.
• Single leaves, located opposite each other, the upper and lower surfaces are dark green.
• Compound flowers and their growth from the leaf axils, purplish white in color.
• The fruit is oval-shaped with a sharp base and tip, the seeds burst when ripe.

Cultivation of Andrographis paniculata

• Generative propagation (seeds) and vegetative (cuttings).
• Before sowing, soak the seeds for 24 hours first and dry. After 1 week, the seeds will germinate and become seedlings.

Andrographis paniculata, more details :

Chemical Content of Andrographis paniculata
Diterpenes (andrographolide), flavonoids, tannins, stigmasterol, ketones, alkanes, lactones, steroids, alkaloids, phenols, catechins, saponins, and β-sitosterol.
Benefits of Andrographis paniculata
Prevents the formation of inflammation, improves urine flow (diuretic), reduces body heat (antipyretic), cures stomach aches, diabetes, cures typhus, cures colds and flu, prevents heart disease and diabetes, cures infections, whooping cough, pneumonia, pharyngitis , treat toothache.
Simplisia of Andrographis paniculata

Another Facts for Andrographis paniculata :

Synonym of Andrographis paniculata
Justicia latebrosa Russell ex Wall, Justicia paniculata� Burm.f., Justicia stricta� Lam. ex Steud.
Habitus of Andrographis paniculata
Herb. Herbaceous annual, up to 90 cm high
Habitat of Andrographis paniculata

• Forest
• Roadside
• Grassland