Continued from Get to know the Sambiloto Herbal: Herbal Education Series 12.

The role of Sambiloto in ISPA

This herbal, which is rich in benefits, has been scientifically proven to act as the main herbal in treating cough complaints, shortens the duration of coughs and sore throats. Conditions in ARI such as bronchiectasis, The pharyngo-tonsillitis observed in the study also improved.

Sambiloto plays a role in treating fever that is often experienced by ISPA sufferers, reduces flu symptoms, cough and sore throat. Sambiloto can be used as a single herbal or as a formulation, with 'plus value’ its properties as a tonic, to help speed up recovery and healing of ISPA complaints.

The active ingredients in Sambiloto include: diterpenes, lactone (like andrographolides) acts as an anti-inflammatory, antiedema, painkillers, antivirus, antiallergic, and a tonic that stimulates the immune system.

What is extraordinary is the in vitro research, Sambiloto is effective against Avian Influenza A (H9N2 and H5N1), and Influenza A H1N1 virus in humans.

This article continues in the next section.

By: dr. Didit Aktono Hadi

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