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Andrographis
Important safety information: Avoid pregnancy, particularly the first trimester; lactation safety is not established. High doses may cause digestive upset, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, and allergic reactions have been reported. Seek care for breathing difficulty, persistent high fever, severe sore throat or worsening infection.
Herbal actions
- Bitter tonic
- Choleretic
- Immune-modulating
- Hepatoprotective
- Antipyretic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiplatelet
- Antioxidant
Traditional and practitioner uses
These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.
- Short-term traditional support for colds and sore throat
- Traditional bitter digestive use for poor appetite and dyspepsia
- Traditional use in febrile and enteric complaints
Main constituents
Diterpenoid lactones including andrographolide and related andrographolides
Preparation overview
Tea: Professional guidance recommended. The standard reference dose is for a 1:2 liquid extract. Do not self-escalate dose during infection.
Liquid extract reference: 1:2 liquid extract: 3–6 mL/day (20–40 mL/week)
Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.
Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.