Organisms

Andrographis paniculata

A plant species in the genus Andrographis, family Acanthaceae. Its bitter tasting leaves have been used in traditional medicine and contain labdane-type diterpene lactone andrographolide.

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Abstract

A plant species in the genus Andrographis, family Acanthaceae. Its bitter tasting leaves have been used in traditional medicine and contain labdane-type diterpene lactone andrographolide.

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  • Chirata

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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2022

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Previous Indexing

  • Andrographis (2000-2021)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.583w.040w.044w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Andrographis paniculata. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000089002. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000089002
  2. Andrographis paniculata. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrographis_paniculata
  3. Andrographis paniculata. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1551608