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Andrographis

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Andrographis
Andrographis Paniculata

Common Names: Chiretta, Chuan xin lian, Kalmegh, Kirata

Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) is an Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicinal herb. Andrographis has been found to be an effective anti-biotic, anti-viral and immune system stimulant. It is a "Winter" herb which has strong heat clearing actions.



Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) is commonly used in China, India and various southeast Asian countries. Both the fresh and dried leaves, as well as the fresh juice of the whole plant have been used in a variety of traditions. Andrographis is known as chuan xin lian in traditional Chinese herbalism, where it is believed to affect the digestive, cardiovascular and urinary systems. It is commonly used as a wintertime herb.

Andrographis is being increasingly used as treatment for colds. Reasonably good evidence tells us that it can reduce the severity of cold symptoms. It may also help prevent colds. The key constituents of Andrographis are thought to be a group of diterpene lactones, including andrographolide, neoandrographolide, deoxyandrographolide, and deoxydidehydroandrographolide.

Side effects: Gastric distress and loss of appetite have been noted when the herb is taken in large doses.


Recommended Dosage:

Take 1 (400 mg) tablet twice daily for no more than 10 days at a time, or as recommended by your health care professional.

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