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Andrographis Extract

Andrographis Extract description

 

Latin Name:Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees

 

 

 

Variety:Andrographis Extract

 

 

 

The plant form of Andrographis Extract:

 

The main ingredient of Andrographis Extract is Andrographolide. Andrographolideis a labdane diterpenoid that is the main bioactive component of the medicinal plant Andrographis paniculata. 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.

 

 

 

Functions of Andrographis Extract:

 

1. Andrographolide plays an important role in anti-pathogenic microorganism function.

 

2. Antipyretic effect.

 

3. Anti-inflammatory effect.

 

4. Andrographolide has positive effect on organism immune system.

 

5. Andrographis has an obvious effect in termination of pregnancy.

 

6. Cholagogic effect and to protect liver.

 

7. Anti-tumor effect.

 

 

 

Usages & Applications of Andrographis Extract:

 

Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is usually made into tablets, soft capsule, injectio, etc. to treat acute bacillary dysentery, gastroenteritis, cat fever, amygdalitis, faucitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, phthisis and so on.

 

Applied in veterinary field, it is made into pulvis to treat acute bacillary dysentery, gastro-enteritis and pneumonia of poultry and livestock.

 

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