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Andrographis is a promising immunostimulant Ayurvedic herb
Andrographis paniculata is an herb native to the Indian subcontinent and is used in Ayurveda,the ancient (before 2500 b.c.) Indian system of health care and longevity. Both the fresh and dried andrographis leaves, as well as the fresh juice of the whole andrographis plant, have been widely used in traditional remedies and folkloric medicines for liver disorders, bowel complaints of children, colic pain, cases of general debility, and convalescence after fevers. It is also used as a stomachic, anthelmintic, antiperistaltic, and antispasmodic. 1277
The plant has many promising medicinal properties, significant antimicrobial activity PMID: 14630176 and shows promise as an herb that can lessen the severity and frequency of colds and reduce the over-prescription of antibiotics PMID: 15095142
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Andrographis for :Upper respiratory tract infection |
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Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) seems to be an up-and-coming cold season herb. A 2004 research review of seven double-blind, controlled studies concluded that andrographis “may be a safe and efficacious treatment for the relief of symptoms of uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection,” though the authors called for further research. A Russian study in children found that Kan Jang (andrographis leaf extract and eleuthero root, i.e., Siberian ginseng) was more effective than an echinacea extract in reducing the severity and duration of common cold symptoms.PMID: 14750201 White,Linda B. M.D.. Natural, Effective Remedies for Colds and Flu. (2007-11-16), motherearthnews.com |
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Andrographis for :Immune stimulant |
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In our research program for development of chemotherapeutic agents from Indian
medicinal plants, we have encountered promising immunostimulant activity in
Andrographispaniculata Nees (Acanthaceae) VANDITA SRNASTAVA, and J.S. TANDON. IMMUNOSTIMULANT AGENTS. (July 1993), Journal of Natural |
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Andrographis for :Colds, antibiotics |
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Andrographis has many promising medicinal properties, significant antimicrobial activity and shows promise as an herb that can lessen the severity and frequency of colds and reduce the over-prescription of antibiotics. . PMID: 15095142. (), Pubmed NIH |
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Andrographis for :Cancer |
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It has been shown that if a cancer cell can be made to mature (or differentiate), it will not have the ability to grow out of control. Results of a study have demonstrated that andrographis has potent cell-differentiation-inducing activity on leukemia cells. Moreover, extracts from andrographis leaves are cytotoxic (cell-killing) against cancer cells. Japanese researchers have reported that andrographis stops stomach cancer cells from multiplying. Other studies have found positive results with skin cancer, prostate and breast cancer cells, and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002) |
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- Flowers:Small, white, with rose-purple spots on the petals, terminal racemes or panicle
- Stem:Dark green, branched, erect annual growing to a height of 30 - 110 cm
- Leaves:glabrous (smooth), broad, lanceolate, pinnate, Leaves and stems used medicinally
- Seeds: Numerous, yellowish brown
- Preferred Habitat:Moist shady places, forests, wastelands
- Harvest Season:Late summer
- Distribution: China, India, Pakistan, and Thailand.
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A Russian study in children found that Kan Jang (andrographis leaf extract and eleuthero root, i.e., Siberian ginseng) was more effective than an echinacea extract in reducing the severity and duration of common cold symptoms.1215 |
Since ancient times, A. paniculata has been used as a panacea in traditional Siddha and Ayurvedic systems of medicine as well as in tribal medicine in India. |
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