Kalmegh

About Kalmegh

Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) is called the "King of Bitters" — it is one of the most bitter plants in the world. Despite its intense bitterness, it has been used in Ayurveda for centuries for liver health, immunity and fever management. Clinical studies have confirmed its efficacy for reducing cold and flu symptoms.

Health Benefits

• •Andrographolide — primary compound with powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral activity
• •Shown in clinical trials to reduce duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms
• •Demonstrated hepatoprotective (liver-protecting) properties in studies
• •Immunostimulant — boosts natural killer cell and macrophage activity

Culinary & Industrial Uses

• •Cold and flu supplement manufacturing — major commercial application globally
• •Liver tonic and detox supplement formulations in nutraceutical industry
• •Ayurvedic proprietary medicines for immunity and liver health
• •Kalmegh extract in standardised herbal pharmaceutical preparations

Processing & Grades

Aerial parts harvested during flowering for maximum andrographolide. Shade-dried. Available: whole herb, powder, standardised extract (10–30% andrographolide by HPLC). Full pharmaceutical documentation available.