Andrographis Paniculata Extract

Andrographis paniculata is distributed in tropical Asian countries, often in isolated patches. It can be found in a variety of habitats, e.g. plains, hill slopes, waste lands, farms, dry or wet lands, sea shores and even road sides. Unlike other species of the genus, Andographis paniculata is of common occurrence in most places in India, including the plains and hilly areas up to 500 m, which accounts for its wide use. Since time immemorial, village and ethnic communities in India have been using this herb for treating a variety of ailments.
Specifications :

• Botanical Name - Andrographis paniculata
• Family Name - Acanthaceae
• Common name - Creat, Kariyat, Indian Echinacea, Kalmegh
• Standardized For - Andrographolide 10%.
• Description - Greenish Brown Coloured Powder Having Bitter Taste
• Plant part used - Whole Plant, Leaves
• Applications - Anti-biotic, anti-viral, anti-parasitic and immune.

Health Benefits :

• It is used to cure diarrhoea, dysentery and enteritis.
• It is useful in fever, cough, sore throat, bronchitis and tonsilitis.
• It is used in hypertension, menstrual and post-partum haemtometra.
• Andrographolide, the most active Phytochemicals found in Kalmegh Extract have cancer cell- killing abilities.

Uses of Andrographis Paniculata :

• Andrographis paniculata can cause severe allergic reactions
• Commercial products containing this as a herbal remedy have been recalled in Australia as a result.
• Since ancient times, A. paniculata is used in traditional Siddha and Ayurvedic systems of medicine as well as in tribal medicine in India and some other countries for multiple clinical applications
• The therapeutic value of Kalmegh is due to its mechanism of action which is perhaps by enzyme induction
• The plants extract exhibits antityphoid and antifungal activities
• Kalmegh is also reported to possess antihepatotoxic, antibiotic, anti malarial, anti hepatitic, anti thrombogenic, anti inflammatory, anti-snake venom, and antipyretic properties to mention a few, besides its general use as an immune stimulant agent
• A recent study conducted at Bastyr University, confirms the anti-HIV activity of andrographolide.