Andrographis paniculata is one of the most commonly used medicinal herbs in traditional Indian medicine, or Ayurveda, and also in Chinese herbalism. The plant is an annual in India and grows to between 1 and 3 feet tall. This versatile herb has...
Andrographis paniculata is a plant that's native to parts of Asia and is commonly used as a medicinal herb for its flowers and leaves. If you have a common cold or flu, immune system suppression, HIV, gastrointestinal problems, viral hepatitis,...
Andrographis paniculata, or Indian gentian, is an Asian herb traditionally used to treat malaria, cardiac conditions, fever, chronic liver problems and infectious diseases, notes Deepak Chopra, M.D., in his 2000 book, "The Chopra Center Herbal...
Andrographis paniculata is popular in Sweden as an immune supporter during the winter season. It's also popular in India and Asia, and often utilized in Chinese medicine for supporting the cardiovascular, digestive and urinary systems. Laboratory...
The leaves and flowers of the plant Andrographis paniculata, also known as kalmegh, have a role in traditional Chinese and Indian herbal medicine as treatments of infectious diseases. Some research supports this use, particularly for specific...
Ayurveda is the time-honored healing system of India, which has recently skyrocketed in popularity in the West. Traditional Ayurvedic herbs such as licorice, andrographis paniculata, guduchi and haritaki are recommended for hepatitis C, according...
Andrographis is an herbaceous plant native to Sri Lanka and India. Traditional Indian medicine, known as ayurveda, uses the leaves and roots of andrographis to treat a variety of ailments. Scientific studies have evaluated some of the traditional...
Andrographis paniculata is a bitter tasting annual plant, referred to as the "King of Bitters." It has white-purple flowers and it is native to Asia and India where it has been valued for centuries for its numerous medicinal benefits. Over the...
A sinus infection, also called sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, is an inflammation of the membranes that line the sinus cavities located around the nose. Sinusitis can result from a viral, bacterial or fungal infection, and it may be an acute disease,...
Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, is an inflammation of your nasal passages caused by a bacterial, viral or fungal infection. You may experience symptoms like nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, headache, fever and post-nasal drip....
A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, is an inflammation of the cavities around the nose. It can be triggered by a cold, bacteria, virus, allergy, pollution or fungal infection, and may cause fever, fatigue, congestion and...
Andrographis is a traditional Chinese and Indian herbal medicine used today to treat symptoms associated with a cold and with an upper respiratory tract infection. It is also used to stimulate the immune system. Andrographis is also referred to as...
Gentian is a group of plants that have been used for centuries to treat a number of conditions. There are over 180 subspecies of gentians, all with slightly different healing properties. In South America, those healing properties are used to treat...
With new outbreaks of swine flu and avian flu being reported every flu season, simply treating the flu does not seem enough. Thoughts turn to the possibility of preventing flu altogether. Five different herbs--ginger, garlic, echinacea,...
Andrographis, like many herbs, has many traditional and anecdotal uses. A 2001 Original Internist journal article states that because of the variation and dissimilarity of its traditional uses, standardization and critical study of the active...
Inflammation is a sign that your body is trying to repair tissue damage or fight off invading pathogens. This is normal, but persistent inflammation can lead to chronic illness. Rheumatism, arthritis and eczema are examples of chronic inflammatory...
Your liver does everything from processing waste to regulating hormones, and is a major digestive system organ. Foods you eat must be routed through the liver before they can be utilized by your body. Plants such as milk thistle, Indian gentian,...
Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic preparation derived from duck liver and developed by French physician Joseph Roy to treat various forms of illness. Astragalus is an herb with a long history of use in Native American and Chinese herbal traditions...
