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Sinta (Filipino), King of bitters (English), Indian echinacea (English)

Andrographis paniculata Nees

Skin

Herb Height: 12 inches high Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Green Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Stomach ache due to poison. Preparation: Decoction: Get enough part/s of marabilos and boil.. Part used: Leaves, roots, or stem

Preparation

Decoction: Get enough part/s of marabilos and boil.

Location & Habitat

MIMAROPA REGION, ORIENTAL MINDORO, BULALACAO (SAN PEDRO)

Research

University of the Philippines Manila: Phase II Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health for Selected Ethnolinguistic Groups: The HANUNUO MANGYAN people of Sitio Dangkalan, Barangay San Roque and Sitio Balugo, Barangay Budburan, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Andrographis paniculata Nees
Local Name
Sinta (Filipino), King of bitters (English), Indian echinacea (English)
Family
Acanthaceae
Category
Skin
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026