Andrographis paniculata plant or Heen Bin kohomba also known as "Little King Bitter" in English is a important medicinal plant that native to Sri Lanka and India. The plant can be found as a weed on wastelands and gardens or road sideways with wetter-shady areas. All parts of the plant are used in Ayurveda and dried leaves are can be use as a Bitter Tonics or Herbal Tea that powerful remedy for various human disease. "Heen Bin Kohomba" which you must grow on your gardens and Cultivation of the plant can be get a significant Economics benefit
| Common Classification | |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Chirayta, False Water willow, Little King Bitter, Thiththa, Kalamegha. |
| Scientific Name | Andrographis paniculata |
| Sinhalese Name | Heen Bin Kohomba |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Andrographis |
| Species | A.paniculata |
| Synonym | Justicia paniculata, Justicia latebrosa |
| Ecology | |
| Category | Weed - Herb |
| Growth Habit | Small Shrub |
| Duration | Annual |
| Status - Native | Indigenous |
| Status-Control | Natural |
| Propriety | |
| Culinary Edible | Yes |
| Use as Herb | Yes |
| Other use | Herbal Tea-Bitter Tonic |
| Poisoned-Toxin | No |
| Identification | |
Andrographis paniculata plants
Andrographis paniculata flowers leaves and fruits