Andrographis paniculata
Commonly known as "Green Chirette", this annual medicinal species of the Acanthaceae family features small white flowers with red spots on plants ranging from 30 to 90 cm in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, where it is used, among other things, to boost the immune system.
in bucket
Even if germination doesn't take too long, i.e. one to two weeks, it's advisable to soak seeds for 24 hours before sowing. Unsoaked seeds can remain dormant and even germinate the following year. In this way, seedlings that have not germinated by May/June can be overwintered for the following spring. Transplant seedlings, 30 cm apart, 6 weeks after emergence. In very temperate regions, the plant can resow itself.
Grow in soil rich in organic matter with a slightly acidic pH (heather soil or peat moss, for example). Remember to drain the bottom of the pot well with gravel or pozzolan.
March, April, May
September, October, November
in the ground, in the greenhouse, in pot
semi-shade, shadow
medium
heather, humus
drained, rich
Andrographis paniculata
late
100 seeds
White
From 30 to 90 cm
It is a highly reputed and popular medicinal species in Ayurvedic Medicine and throughout Southeast Asia. In some regions, it is referred to as the King of Bitterness. It has traditionally been used to treat malaria, cancer, diabetes, circulatory disorders, flatulence, colic, bronchitis, influenza, skin lesions, dysentery, intestinal worms, liver pathologies and more. All parts of the plant are used medicinally.
