A contemporary review on phytochemistry and pharmacology of Andrographis paniculata

Authors

  • Guru Sidda Department of pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B G Nagar, Mandya-571448
  • V. Siva Ganesh Department of pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B G Nagar, Mandya-571448
  • Rupesh Kumar Mani Department of pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri college of pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B G Nagar, Mandya-571448

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37022/jpmhs.v4i1.25

Keywords:

Andrographis paniculata, Acanthaceae, Siddha, Ayurveda, homeopathy

Abstract

Andrographis paniculata is a well-known medicinal plant that belongs to the Acanthaceae family and is also commonly known as "Kalmegh or king of bitters". It is a bitter herb used in Siddha, Ayurveda, and homoeopathy medicines, as well as tribal medicines in india and other countries. This article describes the synonyms, biological sources, phytoconstituents and various pharmacological activities of Andrographis paniculate includes Anti-inflammatory activity, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, anticancer, antibacterial, antimalarial, antivenom, analgesic, antifertility, antioxidant, antidiarrhoel, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, antiviral and Nephroprotective activities.

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Guru Sidda, Department of pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B G Nagar, Mandya-571448

Department of pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B G Nagar, Mandya-571448

V. Siva Ganesh, Department of pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B G Nagar, Mandya-571448

Department of pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B G Nagar, Mandya-571448

Rupesh Kumar Mani, Department of pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri college of pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B G Nagar, Mandya-571448

Department of pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B G Nagar, Mandya-571448

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Published

2021-03-31

How to Cite

Sidda, G., S. G. V, and R. K. Mani. “A Contemporary Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Andrographis Paniculata”. UPI Journal of Pharmaceutical, Medical and Health Sciences, vol. 4, no. 1, Mar. 2021, p. 1-, doi:10.37022/jpmhs.v4i1.25.

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