Andrographis
Andrographis paniculata
An intensely bitter 'King of Bitters' with decent evidence for reducing cold severity and duration when taken early.
Traditional use (ayurveda, tcm): An intensely bitter 'King of Bitters' with decent evidence for reducing cold severity and duration when taken early.
An intensely bitter 'King of Bitters' with decent evidence for reducing cold severity and duration when taken early.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- An intensely bitter 'King of Bitters' with decent evidence for reducing cold severity and duration when taken early.
Evidence strength: stronger human.
- See the evidence level above
- Immune-stimulating (autoimmune caution); can affect fertility, blood pressure, and bleeding; not for pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
- Autoimmune disease
- Trying to conceive
Immune-stimulating (autoimmune caution); can affect fertility, blood pressure, and bleeding; not for pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.