{"product_id":"bitterweed-seeds","title":"Bitterweed Seeds (Andrographis paniculata)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;color:rgba(26,26,20,0.75);margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eKalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) — one of the most powerful bitter medicinal herbs in Ayurveda and traditional medicine across India and Southeast Asia. Widely used for liver health, immunity, and fever management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e8e0d0;margin:12px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#4a6a3a;width:60%\"\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px\"\u003eAndrographis paniculata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#4a6a3a;width:60%\"\u003eSeeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px\"\u003e~200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#4a6a3a;width:60%\"\u003eGermination time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#4a6a3a;width:60%\"\u003eSowing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px\"\u003eJun–Aug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#4a6a3a;width:60%\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px\"\u003eLeaves in 90–120 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#4a6a3a;width:60%\"\u003ePlant type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px\"\u003eAnnual herb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(26,26,20,0.65);margin:12px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown \u0026amp; packed in India\u003c\/strong\u003e by SeedsCart — ISF-certified. Ships across India and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:20px 0 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--warm-grey);margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eMore herbs from SeedsCart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/7-herbs-seeds-combo\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--parchment);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:7px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--forest);letter-spacing:0.04em;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background='var(--bone)';this.style.borderColor='var(--forest-light)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='var(--parchment)';this.style.borderColor='var(--border)'\"\u003e→ 7 Herb Seeds Combo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/indian-herb-combo\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--parchment);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:7px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--forest);letter-spacing:0.04em;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background='var(--bone)';this.style.borderColor='var(--forest-light)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='var(--parchment)';this.style.borderColor='var(--border)'\"\u003e→ Indian Herb Combo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/premium-italian-herb-combo\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--parchment);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:7px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--forest);letter-spacing:0.04em;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background='var(--bone)';this.style.borderColor='var(--forest-light)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='var(--parchment)';this.style.borderColor='var(--border)'\"\u003e→ Italian Herb Combo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/coriander-seeds\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--parchment);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:7px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--forest);letter-spacing:0.04em;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background='var(--bone)';this.style.borderColor='var(--forest-light)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='var(--parchment)';this.style.borderColor='var(--border)'\"\u003e→ Coriander Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/tulsi-seeds\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--parchment);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:7px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--forest);letter-spacing:0.04em;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background='var(--bone)';this.style.borderColor='var(--forest-light)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='var(--parchment)';this.style.borderColor='var(--border)'\"\u003e→ Tulsi Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq\" style=\"margin-top:24px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;color:var(--forest);margin:0 0 12px;letter-spacing:0.02em\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many seeds are in the packet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eApproximately 200 Andrographis paniculata seeds per packet.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Kalmegh used for medicinally?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eKalmegh is used for liver detoxification, fever, upper respiratory infections, and immunity. It contains andrographolide — widely studied for anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Kalmegh easy to grow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eYes — a hardy annual that germinates reliably in warm, moist conditions. It grows vigorously in Indian monsoon conditions with minimal care.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I sow Kalmegh seeds?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eSow 1 cm deep in moist, well-drained soil at the start of monsoon (June–July). Surface sowing works too. Germination takes 7–14 days at 25–35°C.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen do I harvest?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eHarvest leaves and stems before the plant flowers (at 90–120 days) for maximum andrographolide content. The whole aerial part is dried for medicinal use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the germination guarantee?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003e98% germination guaranteed. 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