Bhuin-neem
Andrographis paniculata
Medicinal Plants Difficulty: Easy
📖 About this plant
Andrographis paniculata (creat or ‘Bhuin-neem’ in Odia, also called Kalmegh/Bhunimba) is a bitter herb of the Acanthaceae family. The plant is one of the most important Ayurvedic herbs for liver disorders, fevers, and as an immunostimulant. Andrographolide (active compound) has been clinically validated for antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity. The plant is naturally found as a weed in fallow lands.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun
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Water
Regular; moderately drought-tolerant
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Humidity
Moderate
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Temperature
15-38°C
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Soil
Well-draining loam
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Fertilizer
Compost annually
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Indian Subcontinent
- 📏 Max height
- 10-20 m
- 📐 Spread
- 4-6 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White-yellow
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 40+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Common issues
- Leaf spot, caterpillar defoliation
💡 Care tips
- Plant in well-draining soil with appropriate light. Tolerates Indian tropical conditions.
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