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Andrographis

Latin Andrographis paniculata · EN Andrographis · king of bitters · kalmegh · chiretta · SK Andrographis

Edible parts

Leaves / tops as sold

Nutrition per 100 g

Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy151 kJ / 36 kcal2%
Protein2.8 g6%
Carbohydrate6.2 g2%
Fibre2.8 g
Natural sugars0.4 g
Fat0.5 g1%
Vitamin A24 µg RE3%
Vitamin C28 mg35%
Vitamin K36 µg48%
Folate18 µg9%
Calcium88 mg11%
Iron3.1 mg22%
Magnesium42 mg11%
Potassium320 mg16%
Zinc0.4 mg4%
Sodium10 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Intensely bitter leaf. Vitamin C and iron for a green. A pinch in tea, not a salad. The bitterness is the plant, not a toxin at tea strength.

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Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.

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Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata; SK Andrographis) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under herb. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves / tops as sold.

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