Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Deoxyandrographolides are diterpenoid compounds derived from Andrographis paniculata, a plant traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Historically, extracts of Andrographis paniculata have been employed to manage colds and upper respiratory tract infections, attributed primarily to their purported antiviral and immune-supporting effects. The main bioactive compound studied scientifically is andrographolide, but deoxyandrographolides are structurally related and are present in the whole plant extract commonly used in traditional remedies.

The evidence base supporting deoxyandrographolides specifically for the treatment or prevention of colds is limited, as most research focuses on the broader plant extract or on andrographolide itself, rather than its deoxy derivatives. Several clinical trials and systematic reviews suggest that Andrographis paniculata extracts can modestly reduce the severity and duration of cold symptoms, but these studies rarely isolate deoxyandrographolides as the active component. Thus, while the traditional use is well-established, and there is low-to-moderate quality evidence for the plant extract's efficacy, direct scientific validation for deoxyandrographolides alone remains lacking.

In summary, the use of deoxyandrographolides for colds is justified by traditional medicine practices, with only indirect scientific support stemming from studies on related compounds and whole plant extracts.

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Other health conditions supported by Deoxyandrographolides

Bronchitis
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