Description
Andrographis paniculata belongs to Acanthaceae. It is an annual herb and harvested in autumn. It originates from India and now widely cultivated in Yunnan, Guangdong, Guangxi Hainan, Fujian, etc.
Applications
Treating & Preventing Colds: Taking Andrographis may help to reduce the severity of your symptoms from the common cold.
Supporting the Immune System: Andrographis may stimulate the immune response and support the immune system.
Treating Infections: Andrographis's immunity-boosting constituents may also help to fight certain infections.
Treating Gastrointestinal Ailments: The andrographolides contained in Andrographis may also help to treat certain gastrointestinal problems by stimulating the secretion of bile.
Notes
Andrographis is LIKELY SAFE for most adults when used short-term. It might also be safe when up to three months.
It is POSSIBLY SAFE in children when used short-term, up to one month.
It can cause side effects such as loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, rash, headache, runny nose, and fatigue.
When used in high doses or long-term, Andrographis might cause swollen lymph glands, serious allergic reactions, elevations of liver enzymes, and other side effects.
For treating the common cold: a combination of a specific Andrographis extract, standardized to contain 4-5.6 mg andrographolide, plus 400 mg Siberian ginseng (Kan Jang, Swedish Herbal Institute) three times daily.
For relieving fever and sore throat in tonsillitis: 3-6 grams daily.
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