Comments on: Andrographis Paniculata Benefits + Dosage, Side Effects

By: Carole Redgrift

Carole Redgrift — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:17:55 +0000

I have been taking 2 capsules a day for about 2 weeks for joint pain. It has cost me my sense of taste. I put two and two together with the length of time I lost the sense of taste and it worked out just after taking these capsules. My sense of smell has not been affected. I have stopped taking then as of 18th January 2020. I just hope my taste comes back as it is awful. I don’t want to eat. I have lost weight and messed up my life.

By: Victoria Hamilton

Victoria Hamilton — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 20:10:55 +0000

Hi, thanks for a great article. I’m a big fan of your work. I was just wondering if you have had personal and professional experience of using andrographis (it sounds like you have), as I have ordered some to take for a recurrent UTI which seems to be causing inflammation to my bladder and urethra. However, I was a bit concerned about taking it after reading the last part of your article where it mentions potential brain damage as side effect noticed in a cell study and wanted to ask if have noticed any of those effects either in yourself or your clients (I assume not, or I’m sure you wouldn’t be taking it, or using it with clients). Any help would be much appreciated. Warm regards and many thanks, Victoria.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:37:09 +0000

It damages the blood brain barrier?? That doesn’t sound good? Wouldn’t that be enough reason to stay away? I’m confused..someone help me out

By: Peggy

Peggy — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 06:50:28 +0000

I like taking andrographis extract orally neet. It goes to work instantly and I rather like the taste of it.

By: Ana Aleksic, MSc (Pharmacy)

Ana Aleksic, MSc (Pharmacy) — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:45:15 +0000

In reply to Andrew. Hi Andrew, yes--most studies use extracts. That's because extracts are typically standardized to the main active compound, in this case, andrographolide. It makes a difference because the crude herb will be lower in the active compound or contain it in varying, unpredictable amounts. That's why getting high-quality supplements that specify andrographolide content would be the best option.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:15:39 +0000

I see that this link was referenced. I read the excerpt and it seemed to say that an extract was used for this experiment and not the whole plant. Is that accurate? Does it make a difference?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23930775

By: Ana Aleksic

Ana Aleksic — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:10:33 +0000

In reply to Vaibhav.

Thank you, Vaibhav, glad you enjoyed it! We have many other posts about herbs you may enjoy https://selfhacked.com/category/substances/herbs/ as well as posts across various other topics.

By: Vaibhav

Vaibhav — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 07:27:47 +0000

Your information is very interesting. Thank you for sharing

By: lulu Cohen

lulu Cohen — Sun, 27 May 2018 14:34:12 +0000

Hello,
Is anyone using it for lyme with Positive effects?

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:24:29 +0000

I have knowledge of 2 hodgkins non lyphoma (a leukemia family) that responded well to liquid noni juice. I have 2 that I would recc., (1 by Genesis T) and by testimonial. (start 1oz/day then > slowly to 4/day well researched, Noni is on GRAS list) if you live in tropics .. Unprocessed is better but challenging due to taste.
Also a well researched clinician advocates fressly ground sessame seed butter for “bone marrow” type disease. 1tbsp/day

By: asher

asher — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:35:34 +0000

Good luck I’m sure he will get better, children are stronger and more resilient than adults.

By: Kathleen Parry

Kathleen Parry — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 18:00:20 +0000

Hi,
My son is 10 years old and has has Aml ( leukaemia) twice and 2 bone marrow transplants his last one was exactly a year ago would it be a good Idea for him to take this and what would be a safe dose for him and how long should he take it for?.

By: m

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 19:15:11 +0000

Agreed. I read several studies that say the opposite, however it’s not something I really want to experiment with in my own body.

By: Elo

Elo — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 18:33:03 +0000

I think this other study states the opposite:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26746802

By: dr.g.kiruthiga

dr.g.kiruthiga — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 07:21:07 +0000

yes , it can be taken during breast feeding, added advantage of immuno-protection for the baby too..

By: Nattha Wannissorn, PhD

Nattha Wannissorn, PhD — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:07:17 +0000

In reply to Mike. Yup. We'll add this to the post.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:27 +0000

I was seriously considering using it until I found this study that suggests Andrographis actually compromises the blood brain barrier by killing cerebral endothelial cells. Please read the study at the following link. Am I understanding this correctly?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23930775

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 24 May 2017 11:42:22 +0000

Is it safe for to take Andrographis whilst breast feeding a 4 month old baby? Are there likely to be any side effects for the baby?

By: Eduardo

Eduardo — Mon, 01 May 2017 23:32:56 +0000

On the otherhand the dose worked very well for my cold, but I hope I didn’t damage my testes by doing that dosage.

By: Eduardo

Eduardo — Mon, 01 May 2017 23:31:48 +0000

Hello, according to your knowledge. Do you think that a dose of 200 mg of 98% adrographolide is safe, specially in relation to the testicular toxicity?
I have a supplement of high purity extract of 98% andrographolide, another day I was with a cold and used between 150 – 200 mg in the day, I wonder if that high dose could cause some toxicity to my testes.

By: hellonwheels

hellonwheels — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 22:41:38 +0000

In reply to Sanjay nenawati.

Yes I can. There is a condition called IRS(Immune reconstitution syndrome ) that can occur when drugs suppressing the immune system are stopped ie after (HIV therapy, chemotherapy, arthritis therapies). Anything that increases the immune system has a small chance of having the same effect. The effect is basically due to the immune system fighting things off. They’re just making lawyers happy with that statement. If it were me, I’d have phrased that warning like this: “Use common sense, if you increase your immune system, you will probably feel like you have a cold for a few days. If this is bothersome enough, stop.”

The more serious issue is things that are considered “ubiquitous” and don’t cause trouble for “normal” people, do cause trouble for people and when we discover that they do, we still don’t connect the two, we call it a “mystery.” Examples: the 9 types of Herpes Virus, the 13 types of polyomaviruses, the hundreds of varieties of enteroviruses…. all of which have fatal effects for someone whose immune system is weak, and life/work destroying effects for someone whose immune system is just mediocre.

By: Sanjay nenawati

Sanjay nenawati — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 03:07:54 +0000

I read on webmd that you should not take andrographis-paniculata in autoimmune conditions as it stimulates the immune system and can worsen the condition. Could you please clarify?

By: RM

RM — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:37:45 +0000

andrographis also kills lyme disease.

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:16:14 +0000

Some of the reviews for andographis products on Iherb mention powerful Herx reactions. Has anyone here experienced these?