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Original Source: Randomised clinical trial: herbal extract HMPL-004 in active ulcerative colitis - a double-blind comparison with sustained release mesalazine.
Background Andrographis paniculata is an herbal mixture used to treat inflammatory diseases. An extract of the herb, HMPL-004, inhibits TNF-α and IL-1β, and prevents colitis in animal models. Aim To determine the efficacy and safety of HMPL-004 in patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. Methods A randomised, double-blind, multicentre, 8-week parallel group study was conducted using HMPL-004 1200 mg/day compared with 4500 mg/day of slow release mesalazine (mesalamine) granules in pa...
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Andrographis paniculata Extract (HMPL-004) for Active Ulcerative Colitis.
OBJECTIVES:Andrographis paniculata has in vitro inhibitory activity against TNF-α, IL-1β and NF-κB. A pilot study of A. paniculata extract (HMPL-004) suggested similar efficacy to mesalamine for ul...
Background Andrographis paniculata is an herbal mixture used to treat inflammatory diseases. An extract of the herb, HMPL-004, inhibits TNF-α and IL-1β, and prevents colitis in animal models. Aim...
ETHNO PHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Andrographis paniculata (AP), Centella asiatica (CA) and Orthosiphon stamineus (OS) are three popular herbs traditionally used worldwide. AP is known for the treatment...
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Extracts of Andrographis paniculata Nees is used for various ethnomedical conditions including hyperglycemia and hypertension complications. AIM OF THE STUDY: The purpo...
A gluconolactone inhibition-insensitive β-glucosidase from Andrographis paniculata (Acanthaceae) leaves has been isolated, homogeneity purified, and characterized for its physicokinetic properties. T...
