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Andrographis paniculata, also known as Chireita, is a well-known medicinal plant from the Acanthaceae family. It has been used for centuries in Asia, Africa, and America to treat many diseases. People have used it for problems like cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, ulcers, leprosy, bronchitis, skin diseases, gas, stomach pain, flu, dysentery, indigestion, and malaria.
Medicinal Uses:
Different parts of the plant—leaves, roots, and the whole plant—are used in traditional medicine. It helps treat:
1.Stomach pain
2.Inflammation
3.Fever
4.Flu and cold
5.Diarrhea and irregular bowel movements
6.Snake bites and insect stings
7.Loss of appetite
8.Malaria and other
infectionsIn Malaysia, a boiled preparation of the plant is used for cold, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and snake bites.
In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used in about 26 herbal formulas. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is considered a “cooling” herb that removes heat and toxins from the body. In Tamil Nadu, India, tribal people use it for women’s health issues, malaria, jaundice, gonorrhea, and even for cuts, wounds, and skin infections.
What It Contains:
The plant contains many natural compounds like:
1.Diterpenes
2.Flavonoids (especially flavones)
3.Xanthones
4.Noriridoids
These chemicals give the plant its strong healing properties.
Health Benefits:
Andrographis paniculata is known for many medicinal properties, including:
1. Anti-microbial – fights germs and bacteria like Bacillus subtilis, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
2. Anti-inflammatory – reduces swelling and pain
3. Anti-allergic – helps with allergies
4. Antioxidant – protects the body from damage by harmful molecules
5. Immune booster – strengthens the body’s defense system
6. Anti-diabetic – helps control blood sugar
7. Anti-protozoan – fights parasites
8. Insecticidal – kills insects
9. Anti-angiogenic – stops unwanted blood vessel growth (used in cancer treatment)
10. Liver and kidney protection
11. Regulates liver enzymes
12. Helps balance sex hormones
Safety
Many studies show that extracts and compounds from this plant do not cause serious side effects or toxicity, even when taken in high amounts.