COMMON NAME: Green Chiretta or Nilavembu plant
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Andrographis paniculata
FAMILY: Acanthaceae
SOIL: Prefers to grow in medium fertile sandy loam to clay loam soil.
ORIGIN: India
PLANT HEIGHT: 5 to 8 inches.
PROPAGATION: Done through by Stem cuttings & Seeds
- Often intake of Nilavembu kudineer or decoration helps to boost immunity and treats fevers, cough, respiratory diseases, arthritis, and influenza.
- These plants are especially good for diabetic patients and help to reduce blood sugar levels.
- These plants help in digestion & cure liver problems.
- Protects against infections & skin diseases.
- Low-maintenance plant to grow in outdoors.
- It has been used to treat liver problems and fever, as well as to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.