ABSTRACT

Andrographis paniculata (King of bitters), belongs to the Acanthaceae family. The objective of this study is to review the literature of Andrographis paniculata specifically have properties having therapeutic benefits, chemical properties and pharmacological evaluation. It is extensively used in indigenous system of medicines as home remedy for various diseases in ayurveda – an Indian traditional system of therapy. It is used to treat wide range of diseases including hepatitis, gastrointestinal tract and upper respiratory infections, fever, herpes, and a variety of other chronic and infectious diseases. Andrographis paniculata possess hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulatory, antipyretic, antioxidant, hypotensive, antibacterial activities. Andrographis paniculatahas various phytochemicals like steroids, phenols, terpenoids, alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids as active compounds. The medicinal value of this plant is especially due to the presence of active phytochemical andrographolide which can be developed as phytomedicine. Keywords: Andrographis paniculata, andrographolide, phytochemicals
Publication date: 01/08/21

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.8.5499