Bitterness reduction of Green Chiretta (Andrographis paniculata) leaves and its functionality

Is Andrographis paniculata extract and andrographolide anaphylactic?

Andrographis paniculata, "King of bitters" is a popularly known medicinal plant extensively used in many parts of the world for treatment of various diseases. Since recent past, anaphylactic/allergic type adverse events were reported upon A. paniculata usage, the study aimed to evaluate the anaphylactic and anaphylactoid potential of A. paniculata extract and andrographolide (a major phytoactiv...

Perspective of Andrographis paniculata in Neurological Disorders

Andrographis paniculata (Burm. F.) Wall. Ex Nees (family Acanthaceae) also known as Kalmegh (Figure 1), is extremely bitter in taste and it is often referred to as the “the king of bitters”. This plant has been used as bitter tonic, stimulant, and aperients in Ayurvedic and other traditionally known health care systems widely practiced in India and other Asiatic countries. Amongst numerous plan...

Review on Phytopharmacological Activities of Andrographis Paniculata

Medicinal plants are in prevalence from the origin of the earth which has been efficiently used by ancient people as a cure for various ailments. The plant extracts are identified and act as an important source of active ingredient and secondary metabolite products such as alkaloid, terpenoids, which is used in curing diseases, for drug production and perpetuating good health by both the tradit...

Immunostimulant, cerebroprotective & nootropic activities of Andrographis paniculata leaves extract in normal & type 2 diabetic rats

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES A large number of plants have been recognized to be effective in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Persistent hyperglycaemia is associated with decreased function of immune system and cerebral ischaemia mainly due to increased oxidative stress and inflammatory response. Andrographis paniculata is a medicinal plant widely used in folk medicine for various purposes. In t...

Assessment report on Andrographis paniculata Nees, folium