Andrographis Paniculata - Images of the Plant
February 21st, 2005 - Monday
The following are photos of andrographis paniculata that are flourishing in Wuan’s garden. Among others it is also known as King of Bitters, hempedu bumi in Malay and chuan xin lian in Mandarin. This plant can be found in India and east Asia. It is used extensively in those regions for the treatment of ailments such as fever, hypertension, diabetes and skin problems. All photos taken by Wuan.
Andrographis paniculata.
Close up shot.
Flower and seed.
February 21st, 2005 at 17:56
I also heard it’s called ’sar yok’ in Hakka(or ’snake medicine’). I once drank an infusion of a few leaves in hot water. Ewww… it was really bitter. They are made into pills now. Good for acne :o)
February 22nd, 2005 at 07:46
Amazing how something so beautiful can have so many medicinal benefits as well
February 22nd, 2005 at 09:31
Bart,
You can mush the leaves, squeeze out the juice and add some honey. It is believed to cleanse the blood an have detoxifying properties.
Goth,
Sometimes, the simplest things are not what they appear to be. Nature is a veritable treasure trove of medicine, if only we know how to use them.
February 22nd, 2005 at 22:54
Ooh, pretty flower and seed!
February 23rd, 2005 at 09:32
Marita,
It is a teensy little flower often overlooked. I did not know it really look like this until Wuan sent me that close-up photo.
February 25th, 2005 at 04:12
cool, i wouldn’t mind trying a cuppa
February 25th, 2005 at 23:30
Adriene,
It is really bitter. I will pass some to you when I am in KL.
March 21st, 2005 at 16:04
can u please do favour on me by sending close plant photos of Pongamia pinnata. thanks
March 21st, 2005 at 16:23
Sachin,
I am not familiar with the plant that you mentioned.
July 28th, 2005 at 15:51
i heard it’s good for diabetes and i want to know where normally they are found?
July 31st, 2005 at 20:46
hairol,
These grow wild in many gardens. Chinese medicine halls sell them in capsultes too.
March 22nd, 2006 at 16:59
this plant is miracle in the earth. i have tried this espacially for fever,hypertension. it is like a sanjeevani in indian litrature