Andrographis – Scientific Name – (andrographis paniculata)
Parts used – usually leaves and aerial parts (flowers)
Main Action – Bitters or digestive
Some therapeutic uses –
· Increase poor appetite
· Increase sluggish digestion
· Ease flatulence
· Ease Diarrhoea
· Ease Gastroenteritis
· Encourage detoxification by the liver
Warnings
Andrographis should not be used during pregnancy, if you have duodenal ulcers or oesophageal reflux (GORD)
