Evidence supporting the use of: Green chiretta
For the health condition: Blood Poisoning

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Green chiretta (Andrographis paniculata) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is valued for its "blood-cleansing" properties and is often employed as a general remedy for infections, fever, and inflammation. In traditional contexts, "blood poisoning" sometimes refers to septicemia or systemic infections, and green chiretta has been used to support recovery from such conditions. This use is largely based on the herb's reputed antimicrobial and immune-stimulating effects, as well as its bitter principle andrographolide, which is believed to help "detoxify" the body.

Modern scientific studies have confirmed that green chiretta possesses anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and some antibacterial properties. However, direct clinical evidence supporting its effectiveness in treating true septicemia (blood poisoning as defined in modern medicine) is lacking. The traditional use is likely rooted in its general support of the immune system and its ability to lower fever or combat minor infections, rather than specific activity against bloodstream infections. While preclinical studies suggest that andrographolide can act against certain pathogens and modulate inflammatory responses, these findings have not translated into robust clinical trials for sepsis or bloodstream infections.

Therefore, while there is historical precedent for its use in "blood poisoning," scientific support for this application in the context of modern sepsis is minimal. Its use for this condition should be seen as complementary at best and not a replacement for medical treatment.

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