The properties of Green Chireta
Andrographis paniculata is also known as nemone chinensi and belongs to Acanthaceae family. The active compounds isolated from Andrographis paniculata, including diterpene, lactone, and andrographolide, have shown anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, immune-stimulatory, and antiviral activities. Andrographis paniculata alleviates inflammation by inhibiting iNOS, TNF-α, IL-1b, IL-6, and IL-12 expression and NO production by down-regulation of p38MAPKs signaling pathways. It also suppresses influenza A virus–induced RANTES secretion by human bronchial epithelial cells.