CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF ANDROGRAPHIS PANICULATA (BURM.F) NEES: A REVIEW
AbstractAndrographis paniculata Nees is a valuable medicinal herb of Acanthaceae family, is used for centuries to treat several diseases including viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, malaria and diabetes. This medicinal plant has hepato-protective, immunological, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and antithrombotic qualities. It has many important bioactive compounds such as diterpenoids, flavonoids and polyphenols. Diterpenoids, including andrographolide, neoandro-grapholide and dehydroandrographolide are the main determinants of Andrographis paniculata quality. The most common and abundant form is andrographolide. Numerous human ailments are treated and prevented by it. Due to its various therapeutic applications, it is widely cultivated in many parts of the world and its relevance as a medicinal plant is constantly increasing. A comprehensive bibliographic search was conducted using offline and Online Databases. The current review aims to offer an updated and thorough analysis of the chemical components, explore their pharmacological potential and lay the basis for further research.
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