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Which plant is commonly known as king of Bitters

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Nilavembu
Botanical name : Andrographis paniculata
Family: Acanthacae
Andrographis paniculata, known as the king of bitters is traditionally used in indians system of medicines.
Active principle l Anodrographolides.
Medicinal importance : Androgrophis is a potent hepatoprotective and is widely used to trear liver disorders. Concoction of Andrographis paniculata and eight other hers (Nilavembu Kudineer) is effectively used to treat malaria and dengue.
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