Andrographis paniculata in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections: a systematic review of safety and efficacy
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The leaves of Andrographis paniculatam, are used traditionally in Ayurvedic, Thai and Chinese medicine to treat fever associated with infectious diseases. A systematic review of reports on the administration of A. paniculata in humans concluded that it is effective in the treatment of uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infections.
Publication Name: Planta Medica
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0032-0943
Year: 2004
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Hydroxylation and glucosidation of ent-16beta-hydroxybeyeran-19-oic acid by Bacillus megaterium and Aspergillus niger
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The ent-16beta-hydroxybeyeran-19-oic acid is known to possess antihypertensive properties. Structural modification of the acid by microbial transformation was carried out in order to derive novel and more effective compounds.
Publication Name: Planta Medica
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0032-0943
Year: 2004
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Antihyperglycemic effect of andrographolide in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
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Tests on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats (STZ-diabetic rats) and normal rats, suggest that andrographolide can increase the glucose utilization to lower plasma glucose in diabetic rats lacking insulin.
Publication Name: Planta Medica
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0032-0943
Year: 2003
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