A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global trends on Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Wall. ex Nees (Kalmegh): A multifarious herb

Abstract

Introduction

Andrographis paniculata widely referred to as Kalmegh in the Indian subcontinent is a medicinal herb with multifarious pharmacological activities like anti-malarial, anti-oxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer, etc.

Aims

This study aims to bibliometrically analyse the global trends pertaining to research work on Kalmegh known scientifically as Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Wall. ex Nees. Methodology:

For this review the database was queried using the keyword “Kalmegh” and the time period from 2000 to 2024 was taken into account. The data acquired from Scopus database was analysed manually and subsequently mapped and plotted utilizing the R-tool’s Biblioshiny app of Bibliometrix package for bibliometric analysis.

Results

We took into consideration 119 sources and 164 documents. Consequently, Bibliometrix exhibited an annual growth rate of 10.07 %, The study identified top 10 in terms of countries, affiliations, sources, authors and their collaborations and networks. The study analyses the overall data and provides the distribution frequency of authors and sources in through Lotka’s and Bradford’s Law, respectively.

Conclusion

This bibliometric study illustrates Kalmegh's increasing global importance, with India and Southeast Asia leading in research publication. Even though pharmacological studies continue to dominate; however, new emerging areas of study emphasizes the vast opportunities. More collaboration across disciplines, more robust standards, and more clinical verification is warranted to ensure that traditional knowledge can be deployed in modern therapeutics and there is a need for ongoing exploration and support.