Andrographis paniculata ෴ හීන් බිංකොහොඹ

Andrographis paniculata, commonly known as creat or green chiretta, is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to India and Sri Lanka. It is widely cultivated in Southern and Southeastern Asia, where it has been believed to be a treatment for bacterial infections and some diseases. Mostly the leaves and roots have been used for such purposes; the whole plant is also used, in some cases.

Andrographis paniculata is part of the catalog of ayurvedic medicinal plants of Sri Lanka.

• Common Name In Sri Lanka: Heen Binkohamba (හීන් බිංකොහොඹ)
• Scientific Name: Andrographis paniculata
• Habitat: It can be found in a variety of habitats, such as plains, hillsides, coastlines, and disturbed and cultivated areas such as roadsides and farms.
• Average Height: 30–110 cm