ISSN: 2167-0412
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Solomon Jeeva
Scott Christian College (Autonomous) Nagercoil,
Tamilnadu, 629 003
India
Review Article
Andrographis paniculata: A Review of its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
Author(s): Joseph Joselin and Solomon Jeeva
Joseph Joselin and Solomon Jeeva
Objective: Plants have been effectively used in traditional medicines for centuries. The present review aims at compiling vast pharmacological applications to comprehend and synthesize the potential image of Andrographis paniculata as a multipurpose medicinal agent.
Key findings: The aerial part of the plant contains a large number of chemical constituents, mainly lactones,
diterpenoids, diterpene glycosides, flavonoids and flavonoid glycosides. It has multiple pharmacological properties such as antibacterial, hepatoprotective activity, anti-cancer, antitumor, hypoglycemic, immunomodulatory and hypotensive activities.
Conclusions: The plant is widely cultivated and its importance as a medicinal plant is growing up with
stronger reports in support of its multifarious therapeutic uses. Taking great concern of the useful benefits of the plant, it can be advoca.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0412.1000169