Kalmegh Herb | Andrographis paniculata

Kalmegh Herb is the dried aerial herb of Andrographis paniculata, a well-known bitter botanical used in traditional herbal preparations. It is valued for its distinctly sharp, intensely bitter taste and is commonly offered as a bulk herb for teas, infusions, and other herbal blends. The plant is widely used in traditional systems of herbal practice, where the dried herb is prepared in simple water-based infusions or combined with other botanicals.

Kalmegh is best known for its strong bitter character, which makes it a classic ingredient in traditional herbal tea formulas and botanical preparations. The dried herb is typically used as a cut-and-sifted plant material, suitable for simmering, steeping, or blending with other herbs to balance its bitterness. Its flavor is usually described as very bitter and herbaceous, so it is often paired with milder botanicals in tea blends.

How to Use

• Herbal infusion: Steep a small amount of dried Kalmegh herb in hot water, then strain before use.
• Tea blends: Combine with other herbs in custom botanical tea formulas to soften its bitter taste.
• Traditional preparation: Use in decoctions or other water-based herbal preparations where a bitter herb is desired.
• Bulk herb use: Measure as needed for apothecary-style blending, extraction, or herbal product formulation.