Andrographolide-A Magical Bioactive Compound: An Overview

Abstract: Andrographis paniculata (ANP) is a medicinal plant containing several bioactive compounds, such as diterpenoids, flavonoids, and polyphenols. Andrographolide is one of the key natural compounds which are found in the Andrographis paniculata plant. It has been used as an Immunomodulators, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-cancer, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, and managing COVID-19, chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infections etc, due to the key bioactive compound Andrographolide; therefore, this molecule called a magic bioactive molecule. Many people have cured and increased their immunity by regularly taking this herb in the form of tea. All of these potential properties of this bioactive molecule make it very unique. Therefore, there needs to be more research work for the development of novel properties and future prospects.