Chuan Xin Lian

Herba Andrographis

Andrographis Herb

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

An intensely bitter herb used to clear heat and toxicity, popular in modern cold and flu remedies.

PinyinChuan Xin Lian

Chinese穿心莲

Latin (pharmaceutical)Herba Andrographis

EnglishAndrographis Herb

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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This entry is a plain-language reference, not a guide to diagnosis or treatment. Herb names, properties, and categories can vary between texts and traditions — always confirm with a licensed practitioner before using any herb.