Andrographis

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Andrographis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae. They may be generally known as the false waterwillows,[1] and several are called periyanagai.[2]

The species are native to the Indian subcontinent (including Myanmar, Sri Lanka and the West Himalaya region).[3][4] Many are endemic to India.[5] They may be herbs or shrubs.[2] They are introduced and/or cultivated in Southeast Asia and some areas around the Caribbean.[3]

Some species are used medicinally. The best known is Andrographis paniculata, which is valued in Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha medicine. It is used to treat a very long list of illnesses and conditions.[4] A. alata and A. lineata are used in human and veterinary medicine.[2] Food use has also been recorded.[6]

It is currently (as of April 2021) accepted that there are 26 species in the genus.[3] These are:

References

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  1. Andrographis. Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
  2. a b c Boopathi, C. A. (2000). Andrographis spp.: A source of bitter compounds for medicinal use. Anc Sci Life 19(3-4) 164-8.
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  4. a b Niranjan, A., et al. (2010). Biological activities of kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata Nees) and its active principles - A review. Indian J Nat Prod Resour 1(2) 125-35.
  5. Gnanasekaran, G. and G. V. S. Murthy. (2012). Lectotypifications in Andrographis (Acanthaceae). Rheedia 22(2) 77-79.
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