Sambiloto – Andrographis Paniculata
| Local name | Sambiloto |
| Botanical name | Andrographis Paniculata |
| Classification | Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Scrophulariales Family: Acanthaceae Genus: Andrographis Spesies: Andrographis paniculata |
| Medical part | Leaves |
| Key component | The leaves have many diterpenoids, lactones, and flavonoids (1), quinic acid derivatives, xanthones, and noriridoids (2) |
| Indication | Andrographolide possesses various pharmacological properties, such as anti-allergic, anti-bacterial, anticancer, anti-diabetic, anti-dyslipidemic, anti-inflammatory, anti-leishmanial, anti-viral, antipyretic, analgesic, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective activities (1) |
| References | Intharuksa A, Arunotayanun W, Yooin W, Sirisa-Ard P. A Comprehensive Review of Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Nees and Its Constituents as Potential Lead Compounds for COVID-19 Drug Discovery. Molecules. 2022 Jul 13;27(14):4479. doi: 10.3390/molecules27144479. PMID: 35889352; PMCID: PMC9316804. Hossain S, Urbi Z, Karuniawati H, Mohiuddin RB, Moh Qrimida A, Allzrag AMM, Ming LC, Pagano E, Capasso R. Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Wall. ex Nees: An Updated Review of Phytochemistry, Antimicrobial Pharmacology, and Clinical Safety and Efficacy. Life (Basel). 2021 Apr 16;11(4):348. doi: 10.3390/life11040348. PMID: 33923529; PMCID: PMC8072717. |