Andrographis paniculata is also known as “Rice bitters” in West Indies and “King of bitters” or “Chiretta” in England. The fresh and dried leaves of Kalmegh and the juice extracted from the herb are official drugs in Indian pharmacopoeia. The whole herb is the source of several diterpinoids of which the bitter water-soluble lactone is important and is distributed all over the plant body in different proportions. | Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of Kalmegh Andrographis paniculata Wall. Ex. Nees. A review
