Kalmegh Benefits

Kalmegh can also be called Andrographis paniculata (green chireta), Bhunimbh, or Kirata Tikta. Ayurveda uses Kalmegh as a respiratory, liver and immunity booster. Kalmegh has a bitter taste, which is why it’s called “King of Bitters”.

Kalmegh has been used traditionally for:

• The alkalizing properties of this product support normal intestinal mucosal structure and function.
• Immune system booster
• The liver is a vital organ for the body.
• Detoxifying your body

Kalmegh Nutritional Properties:

The Indian system of Medicine uses Kalmegh, a powerful medicinal plant that belongs to the Acanthaceae family. This plant contains many chemical constituents, but the main one is andrographolides. It is thought to be the cause of most biological effects.

Modern Research:

Kalmegh has been the subject of numerous clinical studies to determine its therapeutic benefits.

Some of the studies conducted include:

• Studies suggest that Andrographolides (the major constituent) in Kalmegh are thought to enhance immune system functions such as the production of white blood cells, the release of interferon, and the activity of the lymph system. It is a potent antiviral agent and is also antiproliferative, thus stops the growth of viruses.^[1][2][3]
• A study suggests that kalmegh is believed to have strong antibacterial properties and boost the immunity to fight with various infectious diseases.^[4]
• Research states that kalmegh possess immune-modulatory activities, supports upper respiratory tract functioning and hepatoprotective.^[5][6]
• Study shows kalmegh is significantly helpful in improving liver health.^[7]
• Studies conducted to evaluate the tissue-protective activity indicated that arabinoxylan (APPS) which was isolated from the green stem of Andrographis paniculate (kalmegh) possess radical scavenging and antioxidant agents.^[8]

References:

1. http://www.phcogrev.com/sites/default/files/PhcogRev-1-2-283.pdf
2. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/f3f9/6e85fc33c1b1d1ce10ffa38aaf3ed524595c.pdf
3. https://www.actahort.org/books/972/972_15.htm
4. http://journalejmp.com/index.php/EJMP/article/view/14971
5. http://www.phcogrev.com/sites/default/files/PhcogRev-1-2-283.pdf
6. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/9819
7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3336768/
8. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0144861719301936

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