TCM: Listed under “Herbs that clear Heat”, in “Herbs that clear Heat and resolve Toxicity” bitter and cold Andrographis paniculata (chuan xin lian) enters the Large Intestine, Lung, Small Intestine and stomach channels. It clears Heat and Fire toxicity, relieves inflammation and reduces swelling, dries Dampness and stops diarrhea.
General: Used in the treatment of acute bacillary dysentery, pneumonia, tonsillitis, bronchitis, cholecystitis, urethral infections, common colds, epidemic meningitis, pertussis, carbuncles and sores, infections of external injuries.