Andrographis paniculate is a medicinal herb commonly used in traditional systems of medicine, especially in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Andrographis paniculate extract derived from the plant’s leaves and stems is known for its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antioxidant properties. Andrographis is also called the “King of Bitters” due to its extremely bitter taste.
The most important bioactive compounds in Andrographis paniculata extract are andrographolides, which are diterpenoid lactones. These compounds are thought to be responsible for the plant’s medicinal properties.
Andrographolide Andrographis Paniculate Extract
Latin Name: Andrographis paniculata
CAS NO.: 5508-58-7
Active Ingredient: Andrographolide
Extract Part: Whole Herb
Specification: 5% 8%, 10%, 50%, 90%, 98% Andrographolide HPLC
Appearance: Brown Yellow to white crystal Powder
The most active ingredients of Andrographis extract are andrographolide, at the same time, there are other ingredients present in Andrographis extract: Neoandrographolide, Dehydroxyandrographolide, and 14-deoxyandrographolide, especially in the Andrographis with SPEC 5%-50%.
Andrographis paniculata is a herbaceous plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to India and Sri Lanka. It is widely cultivated in Southern and Southeastern Asia, where it is used to treat infections and some diseases, often being used before antibiotics were created. Mostly the leaves and roots were used for medicinal purposes.