Andrographis

What is Andrographis?

Andrographis paniculata belongs to the Acanthaceae family, along with about 40 other herb species. Its cousins include Chinese violet (Asystasia gangetica) and polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya). Native to southern India and Sri Lanka, this annual herb has been cultivated in most Asian countries for use in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Its dark green, squared and slender stem grows 1 to 2 feet in height and sprouts hairless, lance-shaped leaves and delicate white and lavender blooms. The strong bitter taste of the herb led to its common name in British colonial India, “king of bitters,” though each country that employs the plant gives it a regional name. The root, leaves and stem have all been used medicinally, and sometimes the entire plant is included in herbal concoctions¹.

How does Andrographis work? 

The main active components of andrographis are phytochemicals called andrographolides. These chemical compounds stimulate the immune system and various bile-secreting mechanisms of the body, resulting in anti-inflammatory and anti-viral actions². Andrographolides also contribute to the plant’s bitter flavor. The plant also contains high levels of other beneficial compounds, including metabolites, flavonoids and polyphenols. These compounds exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, inhibit the damage from free radicals and support a robust immune system response, especially in the upper respiratory tract. These compounds are also believed to help modulate liver enzyme production, which can help the body effectively eliminate toxins,and may support healthy sexual function by increasing blood flow¹.

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