Andrographis paniculata

Local name: Andrographis paniculata (Bangkok)/ Snake protection grass (Songkhla)

Common name Creat /Green chireta

Scientific name: Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Wall. ex Nees

Andrographis genus

paniculata species

Synonym

Andrographis paniculata var.glandulosa Trimen

Justicia paniculata Burm.f.

Family name ACANTHACEAE

Group of plants and herbs

Botanical characteristics

The trunk is a herbaceous plant, 30-60 cm tall. The trunk is angular and green. The branches form small bushes.

The leaves are single, opposite each other, oval-shaped, 2-3 cm wide, 4-8 cm long. The leaf tip is pointed, the base is rounded, and the leaf margins are smooth. The leaves are smooth and green.

Flowers appear in clusters in leaf axils and at the ends of branches. The flowers are small, white, the calyx has 5 petals and is hairy. The petals are connected together to form a tube. The tip is separated into 2 lobes. The lower 2 lobes are narrower than the upper lip. The 3 upper lobes have a long dark red trail running across them.

The fruit is a dry pod split into 2 halves with a pointed tip and is greenish-brown.

Ecological conditions

outdoor, shade, umbrella

ecological conditions

Can be found everywhere in every region. Grows well in all types of soil. Especially in low-lying areas where the soil is very moist.

Place of origin

Originated from countries in East Asia. and Southeast Asia

Distribution

Found spread throughout Asia.

Planting and propagation

Propagated by seed.

Utilization type

herb

Both the stem and leaves before flowering have a bitter taste and are used as a remedy for sore throats, diarrhea, fever, colds, pain and inflammation, dysentery, and improve appetite.

The leaves have a bitter taste and are crushed with vegetable oil. Apply to scald wounds and fires. Fresh leaves can be chewed and swallowed with water to relieve strep throat and sore throat.

note

Shouldn't eat in a row for a long time. People with heart disease Low blood pressure should not be used, and people with sore throats from bacteria, throat with pustules, and high fever should not use Andrographis paniculata.

Origin : https://www.royalparkrajapruek.org/Plants