🌿 Kalmegh Plant Information
(Kalmegh Herb Benefits, Uses & Description | King of Bitter)
🔹 Introduction to Kalmegh Plant
Kalmegh is a highly bitter yet powerful medicinal plant widely used in Ayurveda. Due to its extremely bitter taste and strong healing properties, it is popularly known as the “King of Bitter.” Kalmegh is especially beneficial for liver health, immunity, and digestive disorders.
🔹 Names and Classification
Marathi Name: Kalmegh, Bhuinimb
Hindi Name: Kalmegh, Bhui Neem, Green Chiretta
Sanskrit Name: Kalmegh, Bhunimba
English Name: King of Bitter
Scientific Name: Andrographis paniculata
Family: Acanthaceae
🌱 Plant Description (Morphology)
Kalmegh is a small, erect-growing, extremely bitter medicinal herb. It mainly grows during the monsoon season and holds an important place in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
🍃 Leaves
Leaves are long, narrow, and pointed
Dark green in color
Arranged opposite to each other
Taste is extremely bitter
🌸 Flowers
Flowers are small, delicate, and pale purple or whitish
Purple or reddish spots are visible on the petals
Flowers grow in clusters (panicle form)
🌰 Fruits
Fruits are small, elongated, and capsule-like
When mature and dry, the capsule splits open releasing seeds.
🌾 Seeds
Seeds are small and yellowish-brown in color
Plant reproduction occurs through seeds
📏 Height and Stem
Plant height ranges between 30 to 90 cm
Stem is erect, green, and angular
🌿 Medicinal Importance (Brief)
In Ayurveda, Kalmegh is widely used for:
Liver disorders
Fever
Improving digestion
Blood purification
Boosting immunity
🔹 Medicinal Properties of Kalmegh
Kalmegh is extensively used in Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Homeopathic medicines
Helpful in flu, fever, cold, cough, and runny nose
Possesses hepatoprotective (liver-protecting) properties, making it useful in:
Liver disorders
Jaundice (yellowing of eyes, hands, and feet)
Indigestion and loss of appetite
Vomiting and constipation
Prevents blood clot formation in the heart and food pipe
Helps regulate blood pressure
In diabetes:
Controls blood sugar levels
Improves insulin efficiency
Acts as a natural immunity booster
Reduces bile disorders and improves digestion
Helps relieve insomnia, mental stress, and anxiety
Useful for blood purification
🔹 External Uses
In rural areas:
Fresh Kalmegh leaves are crushed and 2–5 grams of juice is applied to wounds
Helps in faster wound healing
Applied on boils, swelling, and minor injuries
🔹 Other Uses
Supports immunity in dengue fever
Helps improve kidney function (as supportive therapy)
Useful for blood purification
Beneficial in diabetes, fever, and jaundice
🔹 How to Consume Kalmegh? (Dosage Information)
👉 As a Homeopathic Medicine:
2 drops mixed in ¼ cup of water
Taken 2 to 3 times daily
Morning – Afternoon – Evening (with a 4–5 hour gap)
👉 For Diabetes / Liver Problems:
10 drops in ¼ cup of water
Taken 3 to 4 times daily
Dosage should be reduced after 3 days based on medical check-up
Consult a qualified practitioner
👉 For Children (10–20 years):
7 drops in ¼ cup of water
Taken 2 to 3 times daily
🔹 Availability
Available at any homeopathic medical store
Also available at selected Ayurvedic medicine shops
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
> This information is provided for general awareness purposes only.
Pregnant women, and individuals with chronic liver or kidney diseases
should consult a doctor or Ayurvedic practitioner before use.
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