Andrographis
What other names is Andrographis known by?
Andrographis Paniculata, Andrographolide, Bhunimba, Bidara, Carmantina, Chiretta, Chuan Xin Lian, Chuan Xin Lin, Creat, Fa Tha Lai Jone, Fa-Tha-Lai-Jone, Gubak, Herba Andrographitis, Indian Echinacea, Kalamegha, Kalmegh, Kalmegha, Kariyat, King of Bitters, Kirta, Nabin Chanvandi, Poogiphalam, Sadilata, Sambilata, Shivaphala, Supari, Takila, Vizra Ufar, Yavatikta.
What is Andrographis?
Andrographis is a plant local to South Asian countries such as India and Sri Lanka. The leaf and underground stem are used to make medicine.
Possibly Effective for...
- Treating the common cold.
- Reducing the fever and sore throat associated with tonsillitis.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Familial Mediterranean fever, influenza, allergies, sinus infections, HIV/AIDS, anorexia, heart disease, liver problems, parasites, infections, skin diseases, ulcers, preventing the common cold, and other conditions.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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