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The dried aerial part of Andrographis paniculata (Acanthaceae). Cold and bitter, entering the Heart, Lung, Large Intestine, and Bladder channels. Clears heat, resolves toxicity, cools the blood, and dries dampness. Widely used for upper respiratory infections and gastroenteritis; its active compound andrographolide has been developed into numerous proprietary medicines.
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
穿心莲味苦性寒，清热解毒，凉血消肿，近代广用于热毒诸证。
近代入药
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Chuān Xīn Lián 穿心莲 (Andrographis) — Andrographidis Herba},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/chuan-xin-lian},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
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}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
穿心莲以穿心莲内酯等二萜内酯为主要活性成分，具抗炎、抗病毒、免疫调节、保肝和抗肿瘤作用。
Chuan Xin Lian's principal bioactives are andrographolide-type diterpene lactones with anti-inflammatory, antiviral, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective, and antineoplastic effects.
WHO 专论列穿心莲用于上呼吸道感染、腹泻等症状性治疗。
WHO monograph lists Andrographis for symptomatic treatment of upper respiratory infection and diarrhea.
穿心莲苦寒，清热解毒，凉血消肿。
Bitter-cold; clears heat, resolves toxin, cools blood, and reduces swelling.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.