कालमेघ (Andrographis Peniculata)
Common Name: कालमेघ, महातीता,
महाभांग,
Part Used: Leaves and Root
It shows hepatoprotective and potent
anti-inflammatory effects and antioxidant
action. It improves non-specific immune response. Although both andrographis
and beta glucan effective immune enhancers, Extracts of andrographis,have been
shown to stimulate powerful immune responses in living creatures. The immune
response may be specific directed at a microbial invader already present in the
body, or generally, strengthening the immune system in preparation against
future infections. Andrographis strongly stimulates phagocytosis and the
production of specific antibodies.
The whole plant has
astringent, anodyne, antinflammatory, immunosuppressive and alexipharmic
properties and useful in diarrhea, cholera, fever, diabetes, consumption,
influenza, coryza, cough, sore throat, tonsillitis, ostiodynia, bronchitis,
itches, artheralgia, mensural and ganorrhoea.
Remedies For | |||||
• Digestive | Promotes digestion | ||||
• Hepatoprotective | Protects the liver and gall bladder. | ||||
• Vermicidal | Kills intestinal worms & support intestine | ||||
• Anti-acne | Protect skin from pimples | ||||
• Analgesic | Pain killer | ||||
• Anti-inflammatory | Reduces swelling and cuts down exudation from capillaries | ||||
• Antibacterial | Fights bacterial activity. Although Andrographis appears to have weak direct antibacterial action, it has remarkably beneficial effect in reducing diarrhea and symptoms arising from bacterial infections. | ||||
• Expectorant | Promotes mucus discharge from the respiratory system. | ||||
• Hypoglycemic | Blood sugar reducer. | ||||
• Immune System | Emproves | ||||
• Laxative | Aids bowel elimination | ||||
• Sedative | A relaxing herb, though not with the same effect as the accepted herbal sedatives, valerian roots, hops, skullcap, etc. | ||||
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