Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata), the "king of bitters", sat in cold and flu capsules on Australian pharmacy shelves for years. In 2026 the TGA took it out of the ingredients allowed in listed (AUST L) medicines. This film takes that decision apart, weighing what the herb can do against the risk the TGA found.
This Short is the opening minute. Watch the full film: https://www.australian-pharmacognosy.org/videos/the-andrographis-paradox-deconstructing-a-botanical-ban/
If you want to use a herb, consult a degree-qualified herbalist with competencies and adequate training in pharmacognosy.
Prepared by the Department of Community Outreach, Australian Institute of Pharmacognosy, Cardwell, Queensland. Description: Jesse Kirby.