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Andrographis is also used for a wide assortment of other conditions. It is used for digestive complaints including diarrhea, constipation, intestinal gas, colic, and stomach pain; for liver conditions including an  enlarged liver, jaundice, and liver damage due to medications; for infections including  leprosy,  pneumonia,  tuberculosis, gonorrhea, syphilis, malaria, cholera, leptospirosis,and for skin conditions including wounds, ulcers and itchiness.

Some people use andrographis for sore throat, coughs, swollen tonsils, bronchitis, and allergies. It is also used for “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), and prevention of heart disease and diabetes.

Other uses include treatment of snake and insect bites, loss of appetite, kidney problems (pyelonephritis),  hemorrhoids, 

Andrographis is also used as astringent, bacteria killing agent, painkiller, fever reducer, and treatment for worms.
 

How does it work?

Andrographis might stimulate the immune system. It may improve the blood cell counts in people with HIV, and help with allergies.

Uses

Kalmegh has been used for liver complaints and fever, and as an anti-inflammatory and immunostimulant.