Soak the andrographis seeds overnight. Sow the seeds approximately 2 inches deep and 6 to 8 inches apart. Water gently and keep the soil evenly moist until the seedlings have germinated in approximately five to seven days.
Andrographis has been mostly studied for colds, flu, and upper respiratory infections. Andrographis paniculata is used in traditional medicine to treat infectious diseases and fevers. In the lab, it exhibits antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and immunostimulating properties.
Andrographis paniculata, commonly known as creat or green chiretta, is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to India and Sri Lanka.
It can also be used as a treatment for fever and sore throat. Decoction of the leaves or roots can be used as a treatment for stomach pain, dysentery, typhus, cholera, influenza, and bronchitis. ... The leaves are edible, occasionally mixed with vegetables.. . . . .364011236375!]0000000000000009783314146075!]