Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees
Traditional Knowledge
Useful plant parts :
Whole plant and leaf
Uses in traditional medicine :
- An infusion is taken to treat fever and is considered as an antidote for cobra venom
- Decoction of the aerial parts is used as an appetiser
- Principal ingredient of a bitter tonic and febrifuge
- Leaves with other spices used for relieving gripping and loss of appetite in infants
Scientific Research
Chemical constituents:
Terpenoids: andrographolide and neoandrographolide, syringaresinol, terpene and iridoid glucosides: andrographidine A-G, acanthoside B, andrographiside, neoandrographiside, andropanoside, didehydroandrographiside derivatives, curvifloruside F, 6-epi-8-0-acetylharpagide, iridoid glycosides: procumbide, procumboside from plant
Bioactivity :
Ethanol extract of leaves: antioxidative, gastroprotective, a-glucosidase and a-amylase inhibitor, antivenom
Clinical:
Safe and efficacious treatment for uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infections; Tablet (Paractin) made of extract from aerial parts (30% andrographolide) is effective against rheumatoid arthritis
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