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Wiart C., . and Ashril, . and Rohaini M., . and Mustafa A.M., . and Norhanom A.W., . (2000) Andrographis paniculata Nees : a beneficial ingredient for herbal preparations. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Andrographis paniculata Nees Acanthaceae is a famous Southeast Asian bitter medicinal herb. Its pharmacological and toxicological properties suggested that it could be an ideal candidate for herbal preparations. For example A. paniculata has been found to be able to protect liver from toxins reduce high blood pressure and prevent antherosclerosis. It also exerts greater antidiarrhoeal effect than loperamide Imodium. In addition double blind clinical studies have suggested that it could be useful in preventing colds. The present paper discusses the antimicrobial antioxidant and antimotility properties of locally available A. paniculata.
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Abstract
Andrographis paniculata Nees Acanthaceae is a famous Southeast Asian bitter medicinal herb. Its pharmacological and toxicological properties suggested that it could be an ideal candidate for herbal preparations. For example A. paniculata has been found to be able to protect liver from toxins reduce high blood pressure and prevent antherosclerosis. It also exerts greater antidiarrhoeal effect than loperamide Imodium. In addition double blind clinical studies have suggested that it could be useful in preventing colds. The present paper discusses the antimicrobial antioxidant and antimotility properties of locally available A. paniculata.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. RS164 S471 1999 Call Number |
| AGROVOC Term: | ACANTHACEAE |
| AGROVOC Term: | DRUG PLANTS |
| AGROVOC Term: | HERBACEOUS PLANTS |
| AGROVOC Term: | PLANT EXTRACTS |
| AGROVOC Term: | MEDICINAL PROPERTIES |
| AGROVOC Term: | ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES |
| AGROVOC Term: | ANTIMICROBIALS |
| AGROVOC Term: | ANTIOXIDANTS |
| AGROVOC Term: | CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS |
| AGROVOC Term: | DRUGS |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:27 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15894 |
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