Andrographis Paniculata

Q: What is Andrographis paniculata known for?

Andrographis paniculata, known in Ayurveda as kalmegh, is one of the classic bitter herbs of traditional Indian plant lore. Its characteristic constituents are the andrographolides, a group of bitter compounds from the diterpene lactone class. People across South and Southeast Asia have long valued this plant as a distinctive bitter herb.

Q: What should I look for when buying?

What matters most is the standardised andrographolide content, since this determines how much of the characteristic bitter compounds is contained. Also look for a concentrated extract, lab-tested purity and the absence of unnecessary additives. Our Andrographis paniculata extract is standardised to a defined andrographolide content, vegan and lab-tested.

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Buy Andrographis paniculata – Kalmegh Extract from Ayurveda

Andrographis paniculata, known in Ayurveda as Kalmegh, is an annual plant from the acanthus family, native to South and Southeast Asia. The plant's characteristic constituents are the andrographolides, a group of bitter compounds from the class of diterpene lactones. In this category, you'll find Andrographis paniculata extracts from Scheunengut – standardised to a defined andrographolide content, vegan and lab-tested.

Origin & Extraction

It is mainly the above-ground parts of the plant that are used, namely the leaves and stems. A concentrated extract is obtained from this herb and adjusted to its andrographolide content. Kalmegh is one of the classic bitter herbs of traditional Indian herbal lore.

Standardisation & Format

The decisive factor is the standardised andrographolide content – high-quality extracts often specify at least 10%. Andrographis paniculata is available as a capsule or as a powder. As a typical bitter herb, it fits thematically with other bitter compounds and is often combined with other plant-based extracts.

What to Look for When Buying

Standardised, transparently declared andrographolide content
Sourced from the above-ground parts of the plant (Kalmegh herb)
Vegan, without unnecessary additives
Independently lab-tested quality

Andrographis paniculata at Scheunengut

We rely on standardised raw materials with a defined content. Related from Ayurvedic herbal lore are ashwagandha and Artemisia annua, as well as other functional mushrooms and plant-based extracts. All products are bottled and lab-tested in Germany.

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What is Andrographis paniculata known for?

Andrographis paniculata, known in Ayurveda as kalmegh, is one of the classic bitter herbs of traditional Indian plant lore. Its characteristic constituents are the andrographolides, a group of bitter compounds from the diterpene lactone class. People across South and Southeast Asia have long valued this plant as a distinctive bitter herb.

Which parts of the plant are used?

It is mainly the above-ground parts of the plant that are used, namely the leaves and stems. A concentrated extract is obtained from this herb and adjusted to its andrographolide content. Kalmegh is thus one of the classic bitter herbs whose characteristic bitter compounds are concentrated in the extract.

What should I look for when buying?

What matters most is the standardised andrographolide content, since this determines how much of the characteristic bitter compounds is contained. Also look for a concentrated extract, lab-tested purity and the absence of unnecessary additives. Our Andrographis paniculata extract is standardised to a defined andrographolide content, vegan and lab-tested.

Where does Andrographis paniculata come from?

Andrographis paniculata is an annual plant from the acanthus family, native to South and Southeast Asia. In Ayurveda, it is known as kalmegh, a bitter herb with a long tradition. For food supplements, the dried herb is processed into a standardised extract, offered vegan and lab-tested at Scheunengut.