Ultrasonic Velocity and Acoustical Parameter Determination of Andrographis Paniculata

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...

Assessment report on Andrographis paniculata Nees, folium

Hepatoprotective Diterpenoids Isolated from Andrographis paniculata

Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees (Acanthaceae), a plant widely used as traditional herbal medicine in many countries, has drawn attention of the researchers in recent years. Its major constituents are diterpenoids and flavonoids. This article reviews the anti-hepatotoxic effects of A. paniculata extract and derivative compounds, such as andrographolide, the major active compound, most stu...