A. paniculata has been shown to possess wide spectrum of pharmacological properties viz., anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, immunostimulant, anti-diabetic, anti-infective, hepato-renal protective, anti-angiogenic, anti-allergic etc [4], [6]. The WHO monograph mentions its use for prophylaxis and symptomatic treatment of upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, pharyngotonsilitis, urinary tract infections and acute diarrhoea supported by clinical data [7]. A. paniculata is rich in labdane diterpinoids. The pharmacological effects of A. paniculata have been attributed to the major bitter tasting secondary metabolite i.e, andrographolide, a labdane diterpinoid [8].
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