The king of bitter herbs – Research shows that this herb is a cure for malaria, dengue and other diseases
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Also known as Nilavembu, Kalmegh and Green chirayta, this plant serves as a medicine for various diseases and deadly fevers like Malaria and Dengue.
Andrographis paniculata is the scientific name of Green chirayta. This plant comes from the family Acanthaceae or subfamily Acanthoideae and is native to Sri Lanka and India. The king of bitters has been used in India, Thailand, China and Asian countries for many years. Andrographis is extremely bitter in taste and hence the name “King of bitters”.
Andrographis grows upto the height of 30 to 110 cm. The plant’s stem is dark green in colour. Andrographis can be found in plains, hillsides, farms and wastelands. According to Dr. Paul Haider (Master Herbalist), Andrographis prevents cancer and helps to cure arthritis, sinusitis and other inflammatory conditions. It has therapeutic agents which help to treat various health ailments.
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This herb was forgotten for many years and then rediscovered again after people started realising its medicinal benefits. According to Dr. Paul Haider, Andrographis is one of the best medicine for Dengue. However, According to the Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine, pregnant women are not supposed to consume this. Green chirayta can be grown in a sunny location. The seeds are usually sown during May and June.
Dr Selvin Innocent Dhas, president of Indian Siddha Medical Graduates Association says “Several patients, who self-medicated themselves with the medicine, came to me with complaints of diarrhoea and vomiting. In severe cases of dengue where patients suffer dehydration, the medicine can be deadly.” So the right proportion of the drug should be used after consulting a doctor.
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