Andrographis paniculatana

Introduction

Family: Acanthaceae
Malay name: Hempedu Bumi, Pokok Cerita
Other names: King of Bitters

Information

This tree grows upright and herbs can reach a height of 60-70 cm. Having a green oval leaves arranged in opposite sides

Local use

Been reported drink boiled water from the leaves to treat high blood pressure, diabetes, sore throat (tonsillitis), colds, chest pain, diarrhea and fever. It is also drunk as a tonic. The pounded leaves are also in use as a painkiller for snake bites and harmful insects.

Excess

Treat colds (1200 mg / day), sore throat and fever (pharyngotonsillitis) (3.9 g / day), and infections of the respiratory tract (340 mg). Has the effect of lowering glucose levels in the body, reduces oxidative stress, protecting the liver from toxicity and antimalarial effects. dehydroandrographolide succinic acid monoester (DASM) has been found to prevent HIV infection.

Poisoned

Toxic Part: Leaves and Roots
Active Ingredients: Andrographolide               
Other Ingredients: Deoxyandrographolide,-19ß-D-glucoside, and neo-andrographolide Andrographiside

Effects of Poisoning

At high doses, this plant can cause abdominal pain and loss of appetite. It can also cause infertility. Tests carried out on male rats found that a low sperm count and sperm defects.

American Herbal Products Association has mengkelasifikasi Andrographis as a cause of miscarriage (abortifacient).