Andrographis paniculata extract (Kalmegh)

Andrographis paniculata is prized for its anti-bacterial, antifungal and anti-viral properties, but is most commonly used against lesser issues such as the common cold, sinus infections,general inflammation, pain. More recent research however is bringing to light its benefits in treating cancer through its antiinflammatory effects, as well as its ability to kill cancer cells.

Product Presentation:

Amsar offers this extract in powder , granule, liquid and paste form to facilitate the ease of use by formulators.

Additional information:

The extracts are delivered paraben free, and low bacterial count without the use of any chemical or gamma treatment. Amsar is a responsible manufacturer providing green eco friendly extracts and does not discharge solvents, gases or other hazardous materials into the environment.

Latin Name : Andrographis Paniculata
Sanskrit Name : Kalmegha
Common Name : Andrographis
Family : Acanthaceae
Part Plant Used : Leaves
Solvent Used : Hydro Alcohol
Storage Condition : In Double Sealed PP Bags
Appearance : Brown Powder
Organoleptic Test : Bitter
Odour : Characteristic Odour
Identification : By Tlc
Herb Ext. Ratio : 10:1
Alcohol Soluble Extractives 50% By Method : Not Less Than 50
Andrographolides : 6%-30%

Chemical constituents

There are 20 flavonoids: 5, 5′-dihydroxy-7, 8, 2′-trimetroxyflavone , 5-hydroxy-7, 8, 2′, 6′-tetramethoxyflavone , 5, 3′-dihydroxy-7, 8, 4′-trimethoxyflavone , 2′-hydroxy-5, 7, 8-trimethoxyflavone , 5-hydroxy-7, 8, 2′, 3′, 4′-pentamethoxyflavone , wightin , 5, 2′, 6′-trihydroxy-7-methoxyflavone 2′-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside , 5, 7, 8, 2′-tetramethoxyflavone , 5-hydroxy-7, 8-dimethoxyflavanone , 5-hydroxy-7, 8-dimethoxyflavone , 5, 2′-dihydroxy-7, 8-dimethoxyflavone , 5-hydroxy-7, 8, 2′, 5′-tetramethoxyflavone , 5-hydroxy-7, 8, 2′, 3′-tetramethoxyflavone , 5-hydroxy-7, 8, 2′-trimethoxyflavone , 5, 4′-dihydroxy-7, 8, 2′, 3′-tetramethoxyflavone , dihydroneobaicalein , andrographidine A , andrographidine B , andrographidine C and 5, 2′-dihydroxy-7, 8-dimethoxyflavone 2′-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside ; three diterpenoids: andrograpanin , neoandrographolide and andrographolide ; two phenylpropanoids: trans-cinnamic acid and 4-hydroxy-2-methoxycinnamaldehyde ; and oleanolic acid , beta-sitosterol and beta-daucosterol .

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