● Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
● English/Common Name: Creat, Green Chiretta
● Botanical Name: Andrographis Paniculata
● Indian Names: Kalmegh, Kirayat
● Origin: India
Faintly herbaceous.
A fine, dense powder.
A deep, dark greenish-brown.
Kalmegh is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. The entire plant is used in medicine, and it is renowned for its active compounds, andrographolides, which impart its signature bitter taste and potent therapeutic effects. It is a staple in many Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas for its powerful cleansing and infection-fighting properties.
● French: Andrographis, Chirette verte
● German: Kalmegh
● Chinese: Chuān xīn lián (穿心莲)
● Arabic: أ درو را س (Andrographis)
● Spanish: Andrographis
● Russian: Андрографис (Andrografis)
● Japanese: センシンレン (Senshinren)
Known as the “King of Bitters,” Kalmegh is one of Ayurveda’s most powerful herbs for liver protection and immunity. Its extreme bitterness is a hallmark of its ability to pacify the Pitta and Kapha doshas. It is a premier herb for liver health, used to detoxify the liver and support its function in conditions like jaundice. It is also a potent immunomodulator, traditionally used to manage the common cold, flu, and upper respiratory infections.
● For Liver & Immune Support: Mix a small amount (a quarter teaspoon) of the intensely bitter powder with honey or warm water and consume once daily.
● For Fever & Cold: A traditional decoction of Kalmegh is used at the first sign of infection to help reduce fever and fight off illness.
● Note: Due to its extreme bitterness, it is best taken quickly or mixed with a strong flavor like honey.
We source our Kalmegh from cultivators who specialize in medicinal herbs, ensuring the plants are harvested at peak potency.
The whole plant is carefully dried and ground into a fine powder, capturing the full spectrum of this powerful bitter tonic.
