Andrographis Echioides vs Ominaeoshi

Annual herb from South and Southeast Asia used in Siddha medicine for fever, dengue, and anti-inflammatory conditions as a less bitter relative of andrographis.

Japanese Kampo herb used for suppurative and inflammatory conditions; one of the Seven Autumn Flowers of Japan with both aesthetic and medicinal value.

andrographolide, diterpenoids, flavonoids, glucosides

patrinoside, scabiosides, flavonoids, iridoids, oleanolic acid

fever, dengue, anti-inflammatory, jaundice, liver conditions

Suppurative infections, Inflammatory conditions, Liver conditions, Detoxification

antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antiviral

Antibacterial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Hepatoprotective properties, Antioxidant support

3–5g herb as tea or decoction

9-15g dried root in decoction; 500mg extract

pregnancy, autoimmune diseases

Pregnancy

bitter taste, nausea at high doses

Mild digestive effects