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Although andrographis is popular for fighting the common cold (which this article focuses on), it's also effective against other infections--and seems to interfere with cancer cell spread & growth.

Unlike simple starvation, where body fat is lost preferentially, cancer cachexia is associated with depletion of both fat and skeletal muscle mass. Although anorexia is frequently associated with cachexia a reduction of nutrient intake alone could not explain the progressive wasting. Instead the process appears to be mediated by circulatory tumor-produced catabolic factors acting either alone or in concert with certain cytokines. A knowledge of the mechanisms involved should lead to the development of effective pharmacological intervention. Effective therapy should not only improve the quality of life of the cancer patient, but should lead to an increase in survival. Since cachexia is so common in cancer host products may be required for tumor homeostasis. Thus further knowledge in this area may lead to the development of new agents for the treatment of cancer.

Important epidemiologic concepts and common biostatistical terms to help clinicians translate medical research into everyday practice.

Brief article introducing traditional use of andrographis, and highlighting its mechanisms of action.

Providers, payers, and patients - do what is in their best interest without concern for cost or effectiveness. This focus is appealing in the short run but leads to a destructive endgame.