Andrographis Paniculata is a plant that is native to South Asian countries such as India and Sri Lanka. The leaf and underground stem are used to make medicine. It is frequently used for preventing and treating the common cold and flu.
An andrographolide is a bitter labdane diterpenoid which is the main bioactive component of Andrographis paniculata, a medicinal plant which is effective against certain forms of cancer.
Aquous extract or Alcohalic extract of Andographis panniculata is indicated in following ailments 1-Chronic and Acute Hepatic ailments like Viral Hepatitis ,liver cirrhosis and as antioxident 2- Acute and chronic amoebic dysentry , [Bhunimbadi churna in Ayurvedic scriptures] Latest research on kalmegh or Andrographis paniculata it has got excellent hypoglycemic activity it can be taken in type -2 Dm but it is not effective in type-1Dm
Olea paniculata was created in 1810.
Ivesia paniculata was created in 1981.
Hydrangea paniculata was created in 1829.
Andrographis paniculata is a botanical name of Siriyanangai herbaceous plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to India and Sri Lanka. It is widely cultivated in southern Asia, where it is used to treat infections and some diseases, often being used before antibiotics were created. Mostly the leaves and roots were used for medicinal purposes
Andrographis is also capable of producing a miscarriage, and thus should be avoided by pregnant women unless otherwise directed by a knowledgeable practitioner.
In Mandarin, andrographis is called chuan xin lian, Yi jian xi and Lan he lian, which translate directly as "thread-the-heart lotus." The Cantonese term is chyun sam ling, and the Japanese call it senshinren.
Scientific name:Murraya paniculata, see link below for a photo.
Gastric distress and loss of appetite have been noted when the herb is taken in large doses.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Phlox paniculata.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Gypsophila paniculata.