Premium Kalmegh Plants — Wholesale Supply & Export from India
Rajput Farms supplies Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) plants and seeds for Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies, immunity product manufacturers, herbal extract processors, and commercial Kalmegh farming.
What Is Kalmegh?
Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), known as the "King of Bitters" (Maha Tikta) in Ayurveda, is one of the most important medicinal herbs used across Asian traditional medicine systems — Ayurveda in India, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as "Chuan Xin Lian", and traditional medicine in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Kalmegh contains the bioactive compound andrographolide, which has been extensively studied for its various biological properties. India is a major producer of Kalmegh, with Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and West Bengal being key cultivation states.
Commercial Applications
- Ayurvedic & Pharma: Key ingredient in Kalmeghasava, liver tonics, immunity syrups, and traditional formulations
- Immunity Supplements: Andrographolide extracts used in immunity-boosting products worldwide
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: "Chuan Xin Lian" preparations widely used in China and Southeast Asia
- Herbal Extract Industry: Standardised andrographolide extracts for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical use
- Export: Raw herb, powder, and extracts exported to China, Thailand, Europe, USA
Cultivation Guide
- Climate: Tropical to subtropical; 25-35°C. Grows well in humid conditions.
- Soil: Moist, fertile loam; pH 5.5-7.0. Tolerates partial shade.
- Sowing: Seeds sown in nursery in March-April, transplanted during monsoon. Spacing: 30×15 cm.
- Harvesting: 120-150 days after transplanting when plants begin flowering.
- Yield: 2-3 tonnes dry herb per hectare per season.
Wholesale & Export Supply
Rajput Farms supplies Kalmegh plants and seeds for Ayurvedic companies, herbal extract manufacturers, traditional medicine producers, organic herb farms, and export houses supplying China and Southeast Asia. Phytosanitary certification, organic farming guidance, and international shipping available.