Andrographis
Andrographis paniculata preparations studied mainly for respiratory or inflammatory conditions. Evidence syntheses mix mechanistic, preclinical, single-extract, and combination-product data, limiting general claims.
Pharmacokinetic model
A route-level PK model for andrographis is being prepared from published data. Dosing references, studies, and documented interactions are below; the app catalog is updated as models are validated.
Key facts
- Category
- Herb
- Suggested cadence
- once daily
Research behind this entry
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Mechanistic Evidence of Andrographis paniculata and Other Herbal Medicines in the Treatment of Acute, Uncomplicated Respiratory Tract Infections
Systematic literature review and expert interviews considered several different herbal medicines. Mechanistic plausibility and heterogeneous clinical observations do not establish efficacy for generic Andrographis…
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Herbal Medicines for the Treatment of Active Ulcerative Colitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Review evaluated multiple herbal interventions for active ulcerative colitis, including specific Andrographis preparations. Small trials and intervention heterogeneity prevent treating the pooled evidence as a generic…
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Efficacy of Andrographis paniculata spray in acute pharyngitis: A randomized controlled trial.
This citation reports a human clinical study involving Andrographis. It does not by itself establish a qualified dose, safety profile, efficacy claim, or pharmacokinetic route for this record.
3 published studies referenced in the app, each with a plain-language summary.