Andrographis
Overview
Andrographis is an Indian herb commonly used in [1]. It is mainly grown in India, China and other Asian countries.
Botanical Name
Andrographis paniculata
Andrographis is from the Acanthaceae family.
Part Used
Leaves and aerial parts
Health Benefits of Andrographis
Cardiovascular System
Andrographis may help to prevent Atherosclerosis. [2]
Andrographis may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting (by inhibitig Platelet Aggregating Factor (PAF)). [3]
Andrographis may be useful for the treatment of Thrombosis. [4]
Immune System
Andrographis may inhibit the growth of Cancer - Colon cells. [5]
Andrographis may help to prevent the Common Cold and may reduce the duration and severity of the symptoms of the Common Cold. [6]
Andrographis may inhibit the replication of the Epstein-Barr Virus. [7]
Andrographis may kill the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1. [8]
Andrographis may reduce Inflammation. [9]
Andrographis may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of (Acute Myeloblastic) Leukemia cells. [10]
Andrographis may help to prevent/treat Cancer - Liver (due to the Andrographolide content of Andrographis). [11]
Andrographis may help to prevent Cancer - Prostate. [12]
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