Primary Uses:
- Immune Support: Enhances immune function and reduces duration of cold symptoms.
- Anti-inflammatory Properties: Contains andrographolide, which has potent anti-inflammatory effects.
- Antiviral Activity: Demonstrates inhibitory effects against various viruses.
Supporting References:
- Hu, X. Y., et al. (2018). Andrographis paniculata (Chuān Xīn Lián) for symptomatic relief of acute respiratory tract infections in adults and children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS ONE, 13(3), e0181780. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0181780
- Jayakumar, T., et al. (2013). Experimental and clinical pharmacology of Andrographis paniculata and its major bioactive phytoconstituent andrographolide. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013, 846740.
Gupta, S., et al. (2017). Broad-spectrum antiviral properties of andrographolide. Archives of Virology, 162(3), 611-623.
