Reduces symptoms of cold and respiratory infections AOR’s Andrographis contains a high-quality standardized extract of the traditional Chinese herb Andrographis paniculata to help reduce the symptoms of the common cold and support the immune system. Andrographis paniculata is a bitter-tasting herb, rich in andrographolides and primarily found in Asia. In traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, it is thought to have antioxidant and antiviral properties. Andrographis extracts have been shown in clinical studies to shorten the duration of cough, sore throat, and sick days compared to standard care. Andrographis is also shown to exhibit potent antioxidant properties. The anti-inflammatory effects of andrographolides and andrographis extracts are proposed to extend health benefits to patients with autoimmune diseases.