1) Andrographis paniculata is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to India and

Sri Lanka. It is widely cultivated in Southern and Southeastern Asia, where it has been traditionally used to treat infections and some diseases. Mostly the leaves and roots were used for medicinal purposes.

2) Andrographis paniculata extract possesses antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. It inhibit formation of oxygen derived free radicals such as superoxide, hydroxyl radicals, lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide.

3) Andrographis paniculata extract exhibits antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity against liver damage. 

Function: 

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

2. Antipyretic effect.

3. Anti-inflammatory effects.

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 effects

Appliction

Andrographis has been found to be an effective anti-biotic, anti-viral, anti-parasitic and immune system stimulant. It is used in viral hepatitis, children's bowel complaints, gastric acidity, liver congestion, flatulence.

It is being increasingly used as treatment for colds. Reasonably good evidence tells us that it can reduce the severity of cold symptoms. It may also help prevent colds. Preliminary evidence suggests that it stimulate immunity, potentially making it useful for general immune support.

Interestingly, the ingredient of Andrographis used for standardization purposes, andrographolide, does not appear to affect the immune system as much as the whole plant extract. Preliminary studies in animals also suggest that andrographis may offer benefits for preventing heart disease.

In addition, highly preliminary studies suggest that andrographis may help protect the liver from toxic injury, perhaps more successfully than the more famous liver-protective herb milk thistle. Decoction of the plant is blood purifier and is used for cure of torbid liver. Tincture of roots is tonic, stimultant and aperient.