Chuan Xin Lian

Andrographis (Chuan Xin Lian) – The Herb Used in Traditional Systems to Support Normal Immune Response and Heat-Toxin EliminationAndrographis (Chuan Xin Lian), also known as "Andrographis" or "King of Bitters," is the traditional Chinese name for the dried above-ground parts of Andrographis paniculata, a very bitter herb from tropical and subtropical Asian regions that has been part of traditional East Asian and Ayurvedic herbal systems for over 2000 years. This cold, bitter herb is particularly known for its ability to support normal immune response, eliminate normal heat-toxins, maintain normal inflammation balance and promote normal resistance to infections – making it an ideal choice for people with a tendency toward normal flu-like symptoms, normal sore throat, normal fever and normal respiratory discomfort.Traditional Understanding in TCM SystemsWithin traditional Chinese medicine, andrographis (Chuan Xin Lian) is described as a very bitter, cold herb with very strong heat-toxin-elimination action. In the TCM theoretical framework, it acts on the so‑called Lung, Stomach and Large Intestine meridians. According to this traditional description, andrographis (Chuan Xin Lian) primarily supports normal "Lung function," helps "eliminate normal heat-toxins," "awakens normal immune response" and "maintains normal inflammation balance" – crucial TCM concepts for normal body defense and normal health.Andrographis (Chuan Xin Lian) is seen in TCM as a "heat-toxin-elimination king" – one of the most potent herbs for normal heat-toxin elimination. It is traditionally used to promote normal immune resistance, support normal respiratory comfort, ease normal fever, relieve normal throat discomfort and regulate normal digestive health during infections.Botanical Composition and ResearchAndrographis (Chuan Xin Lian) contains over 120 bioactive compounds, of which the main ones are:Andrographolide (diterpenoid – the most important active component, 4–6% of dry weight)Related diterpenoids (14-deoxyandrogrraphholide, neoandrographolide)Flavonoids (andrographis flavone, neoandropanin, 14-O-acetyl-12-O-acetylneoandrographolide)Polyphenols and tanninsPolysaccharidesModern scientific research shows that andrographis (Chuan Xin Lian) components can offer diverse benefits:Normal immune response support: Studies show that andrographolide can promote normal T cells, T helper cells and normal cytokine production (IFN-γ, IL-4), strengthening normal immune defense.Anti-inflammatory action: Andrographolide and flavonoids can help maintain normal inflammation balance by inhibiting normal NF-κB and MAPK signalling.Antimicrobial and antiviral potential: Andrographolide has demonstrated activity against certain bacteria (E. coli, Streptococcus), viruses (influenza) and fungi.Antioxidant activity: Flavonoids and polyphenols possess strong free-radical-fighting action, providing protection against oxidative stress.Normal fever support: Traditionally described as antipyretic; modern studies show that andrographolide can support normal body temperature regulation.Hepatoprotective action: Andrographolide can support normal liver function and regulate normal liver enzymes.Normal digestion support: Research suggests that certain components can support normal gastro-intestinal comfort, especially with infectious diarrhea.Skin health: Used topically to support normal wound healing and normal skin health (eczema, skin swellings).Traditional Applications – TCM ContextIn traditional TCM formulas, andrographis (Chuan Xin Lian) is classically used in situations described as:Normal flu-like symptoms with fever, headache and body fatigueNormal sore throat or normal pharyngitisNormal cough with yellow phlegm (normal heat characteristic)Normal respiratory discomfort or normal shortness of breath with heat characterNormal mouth ulcers or normal gum bleedingNormal diarrhea with heat character or infectious characterNormal stomach infections or normal food poisoningNormal skin infections or normal wounds (topically)Normal hepatitis or normal liver damage (research context)Normal immune support during infectious periodsThese are traditionalist descriptions that form part of the TCM thinking system and must not be equated with medical diagnoses in the sense of European medicinal product law.Well-being and Daily UseAndrographis (Chuan Xin Lian) is valued by modern users as part of professional TCM formulas for normal immune support during infectious seasons. This herb is NOT suitable for independent daily use without professional guidance.Many users see andrographis (Chuan Xin Lian) as part of seasonal health practices – as a powerful, heat-eliminating element for normal immune support, ALWAYS under the guidance of a qualified TCM doctor or professional health practitioner.