Overview: Andrographis, which refers to a plant called Andrographis paniculata, is available in dietary supplements. These supplements are sometimes used to help with a sore throat or infection, but ...

The “King of Bitters”, also known as Andrographis, is a highly respected herb that features prominently in traditional medicine practices over the years. This South Asian herb, native to countries ...

A herb commonly sold in cold and flu supplements may no longer be classified as “low-risk”, after Australia’s therapeutic goods regulator found it can cause severe allergic reactions and even death.

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Andrographis paniculata belongs to the family Acanthaceae. It is an erect branched annual. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are small, white with a rose coloured mark. The seeds are many, ...