Andrographis paniculata, Kalmegh, medicinal herb

Andrographis paniculata is a herbaceous  plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to Indis and Sri Lanka.

It is widely cultivated in Southern and Southeastern Asia, where it is used to treat infections and some diseases, often being used before antibiotics were created. Mostly the leaves and roots were used for medicinal purposes

Kalmegh can directly be sown into the garden.