There are 3 kinds of Andrographis paniculata, which are described below:

1. An herb. The herb Andrographis paniculata, for the Jenniferaceae plant Andrographis paniculata whole grass or leaves. It is also known as spring lotus and autumn willow, Yimingxi, eleuthero lotus, bitter gall grass, golden herb, golden ear hook, Indian grass, bitter grass and so on. It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, anti-inflammatory, reducing swelling and pain.

2, a vegetable. Generally available in places that sell vegetables. Vegetable through the heart lotus, also known as dew grass, vegetable Tianqi. It can also be grown as a flower, like a hanging orchid.

3, there is another kind of lotus seed through the heart. That is, the center of the lotus seed buds removed lotus seed.

Through the heart lotus (scientific name: Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Nees), also known as spring lotus and autumn willow, Ichimoku, elecampane lotus, bitter gall grass, golden herb, gold ear hook, Indian grass, bitter grass and so on. Annual herb, 4~8 centimeters long, 1~2.5 centimeters wide. Medicinal plant, has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, anti-inflammatory, swelling and pain.

Distribution status:

Commonly cultivated in Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Yunnan in China, and also introduced in Jiangsu and Shaanxi; the origin may be in South Asia. It is also cultivated in Australia.