Common Names
Andrographis, Creat, chuan xin lian, Kan jang, Kalmegha
Botanical Name
Andrographis paniculata
Family
Acanthaceae.
Medicinal Uses
Colds, Diarrhea, Flu.
Properties
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Calm, Febrifuge, Immunostimulant, Laxative, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge.
Parts Used
Leaves and roots
Constituents
Andrographolide, a diterpene lactone compound, is believed to be the principal active agent.
Habitat
Moist shady places, forests, wastelands. Tropical Asian countries, China, India, Pakistan, and Thailand.
Side Effects
Andrographis can cause side effects such as loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, rash, headache, runny nose, and fatigue. High doses or long-term, andrographis might cause swollen lymph glands, serious allergic reactions, elevations of liver enzymes, and other side effects.
