Andrographolide
Posting Date : Aug 18, 2010 GMT
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China
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Andrographolide is a labdane diterpenoid that is the main bioactive component of the medicinal plant Andrographis paniculata.[1] Andrographolide is an extremely bitter substance extracted from the stem and leaves of the andrographis paniculata. When in bloom, Andrographis exhibits small white flowers. The plant is grown for medicinal purposes in China and India. Andrographolide has been shown to be effective against certain cancers and is an effective purgative. Use: It is a traditional drug for clearing away the heat-evil and expelling superficial evils and diminishing inflammation; very effective to upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea |
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