The King of Bitters, “Andrographis paniculata”: A Plant with Multiple Medicinal Properties

By : Preeti Sharma , Dheera Sanadhya

Page No: 117-125

Abstract
Andrographis paniculata, a plant with variable miraculous medicinal properties. It is one of the highly used potential medicinal plants in the world. It provided a new horizon to researchers to harness its medicinal properties. It is used to cure array of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, leprosy, diahorrea, common cold, skin diseases, colic, flatulence, dyspepsia etc. Extract and pure compounds of this plant are responsible for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiangiogenic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, anticancer, antivenom, anti HIV, antimalarial, antipyretic, antifertility, antidiarrhoeal, antidiabetic, antihiperlipidemic, and antitoxicity activities. Its demand and uses are growing up with various research reports standing in support of its multifarious medicinal properties. However, plant is having bright future for its appreciated health benefits.

Authors :
Preeti Sharma : Assistant Professor, School of Life and Basic Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur.
Dheera Sanadhya : Associate Professor, School of Life and Basic Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur