Thursday, June 21, 2007


Andrographis Paniculata (Hempedu Bumi)

Scientific Classification
Andrographis paniculata is a herbaceous plant
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Magnoliopsida
Order:Lamiales
Family:Acanthaceae
Genus:Andrographis
Species:A. paniculata

It is widely cultivated in southern Asia, where it is used to treat infections and some diseases, often being used before antibiotics were created. Mostly the leaves and roots were used for medicinal purposes.
Scientists have studied this herb for nearly thirty years.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrographis

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