Since ancient times, A. paniculata has been used in traditional Siddha and Ayurvedic[7] systems of medicine as well as in tribal medicine in India and some other countries for multiple clinical applications.
The herb has a number of purported medicinal uses, although research has found evidence of its effectiveness is limited to treatment of symptoms of upper respiratory infection, ulcerative colitis and rheumatic symptoms;[medical citation needed] in particular, there is no evidence of its effectiveness in cancer treatment.[8]
This plant is major ingredient of the polyherbal formulation by name "Nilavembu kudineer choornam" in Siddha medicine
According to the Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine, "A specific product (andrographis combined with Eleutherococcus senticosus) may shorten the duration and lessen the symptoms of common cold."[10] It also says, "Pregnant women shouldn't use andrographis because it could terminate pregnancy