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 Summary:The leaves of Andrographis paniculata, an annual herb, were commonly used in Indian folk medicine and Ayurveda for centuries. The herb is also used in Chinese and Thai herbal medicine, where it is known for its "bitter" properties as a treatment for digestive problems. Today, this herb is popularly used in Scandinavia to treat upper respiratory infection (URI) and the flu.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some .... Read more

Andrographis

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Common Cold

Andrographis for Common Cold
Andrographis: Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) has been widely used in Indian (Hindu) folk medicine and Ayurvedic forms of medicine. A combination of andrographis with Siberian ginseng or eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) called Kan Jang ....

 

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Strong Scientific Evidence 9

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Respiratory Disorders

Andrographis for Respiratory Disorders
Andrographis: Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) has been widely used in Indian (Hindu) folk medicine and Ayurvedic forms of medicine. A combination of andrographis with Siberian ginseng or eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) called Kan Jang ....

 

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Strong Scientific Evidence 9

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Influenza

Andrographis for Influenza
Andrographis: Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) has been widely used in Indian (Hindu) folk medicine and the Ayurvedic form of medicine. A combination of andrographis with Siberian ginseng or eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) called Kan ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Sepsis and Shock

Andrographis for Sepsis and Shock
Andrographis: The leaves of Andrographis paniculata, an annual herb, have been commonly used in Indian folk medicine and Ayurveda for centuries. Animal studies suggest that andrographis may help treat shock. ....

 

Scientific:
Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence 4

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