What is Andrographis paniculata used for?
Andrographis paniculata is used in traditional medicine to treat infectious diseases and fevers. Andrographis exhibits antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and immunostimulating properties.
What does Andrographis do for the body?
Some people use andrographis for sore throat, coughs, swollen tonsils, bronchitis, and allergies. It is also used for “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), and prevention of heart disease and diabetes.
What is the benefit of mother tincture?
Acne- For the treatment of acne, mother tinctures including chrysarobinum or Echinacea as the base are used and applied topically. They help soothe irritated skin and prevent acne formation. Baldness- A mother tincture composed of alcohol and jaborandi is thought to reverse baldness.
What is the mother of tincture?
A mother tincture is an extract of a fresh, raw plant or herb (occasionally from dried plant) obtained by maceration of the plant or herb in alcohol and water. A mother tincture is the first stage in the preparation of a homeopathic remedy dilution.
Should andrographis be taken with food?
Side Effects. Some people develop intestinal upset when taking andrographis. If this occurs, reduce the amount taken or take it with meals. Headache, fatigue, a bitter/metallic taste, and elevated liver enzymes were reported in one trial with HIV-infected people taking high doses of isolated andrographolides.
Is it safe to take Andrographis every day?
When taken by mouth: Andrographis is likely safe when used in doses up to 340 mg daily for up to 12 months. It also appears to be safe when taken as a specific combination product containing andrographis extract and eleuthero (Kan Jang, Swedish Herbal Institute) for 4-7 days.
Is Andrographis anti inflammatory?
Andrographolide – the major active principle isolated from the plant Andrographis paniculata, has been shown to possess a strong anti-inflammatory activity. The possibility that the drug may affect asthmatic inflammation, through inhibition of the relevant inflammatory cytokines, has not been explored.