Did you know that influenza, a contagious respiratory virus, causes over 400,000 deaths globally every year? [1]. With cases of influenza A and B surging in Malaysia, health experts are warning of an outbreak as the virus spreads easily through the air or direct contact, making it difficult to avoid. Research shows that influenza A accounts for about 75% of flu cases, while influenza B makes up around 25% [2].
No one is immune. In November 2024, The Star reported that the number of influenza clusters in Penang had risen to 27 by epidemic week 41, compared to only 21 the previous year [3].
There is no cure for the common cold as it is caused by a wide spectrum of rapidly mutating viruses, primarily rhinoviruses with more than 160 different strains. By the time a vaccine is developed against one strain, the same virus has already mutated into a new form, rendering the vaccine redundant.
Can Antibiotics Help?
No! Antibiotics only fight bacterial infections, not viruses. Taking antibiotics for colds and flu won’t help and may cause more harm than good.
The flu can leave you feeling miserable, sneezing non-stop, with a constant runny nose, burning sore throat, fluctuating fever, throbbing headache, stabbing pain in the joints, nerves, and muscles, or extreme, debilitating fatigue.
It can also worsen chronic respiratory issues like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or even turn into potentially deadly pneumonia.
But don’t worry! Nature has given us a powerful, safe, and time-tested remedy.
Andrographis Paniculata, also known as “Hempedu Bumi” locally, “Indian Echinacea”, or the “King of Bitters” due to its intensely bitter-tasting leaves, grows abundantly in Southeast Asia, China, India, and Sri Lanka. This small but mighty herb is packed with Andrographolides, compounds known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and immune-boosting properties.
Traditionally used in Asian medicine to fight colds and respiratory infections, science now confirms what ancient healers have long believed.
A groundbreaking study in Thailand tested if Andrographis Paniculata could relieve flu symptoms.
The randomized controlled trial showed that when combined with paracetamol, Andrographis Paniculata significantly reduced flu severity and sped up symptom relief, working even better than paracetamol alone [4].
This discovery has far-reaching implications for the effective treatment and prevention of colds and flu.
Severe flu infections can cause hazardous inflammation in the lungs, leading to complications and high death rates. Research on Andrographolide, the active component in Andrographis Paniculata, found that it helps reduce lung inflammation, decrease virus levels in the body, and boost survival rates in severe infections [5].
In short, Andrographolide is a game-changer for flu treatment.
Thailand's Health Ministry has reported that Andrographis Paniculata was successfully used as an alternative treatment for reducing COVID-19 severity [6]. Patients who received the herb showed significant improvement within just 3 days, without side effects.
Kordel’s Cold Away is specially formulated with AP-Bio, a patented Andrographis Paniculata extract standardized with 7 bioactive compounds. This powerhouse flu fighter helps you:
A clinical study tested AP-Bio in treating upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). Patients received either 200mg/day, 400mg/day, or a placebo for 7 days. Results showed that AP-BioÒ significantly reduced symptoms within just 3 days! [7].
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References:
[2] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5102436/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327397#comparison
[3] https://asianews.network/flu-season-sees-rising-cases-in-malaysia/
[4] The Efficacy of Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Wall. ex Nees for the Relief of the Symptoms of Influenza Anchalee Chuthaputti* Virul Pornpatkul† Udomlug Suwankiri‡ *Institute of Thai Traditional Medicine, Department for the Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine †Narathiwat Rajanakarin Hospital, Narathiwat province ‡Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office.
[5] Ding Y, Chen L, Wu W, Yang J, Yang Z, Liu S. Andrographolide inhibits influenza A virus-induced inflammation in a murine model through NF-κB and JAK-STAT signaling pathway. Microbes Infect. 2017 Dec;19(12):605-615. doi: 10.1016/j.micinf.2017.08.009. Epub 2017 Sep 7. PMID: 28889969.
[7] Efficacy and safety of AP-Bio®(KalmCold®) in participants with uncomplicated upper respiratory tract viral infection (common cold) - A phase III, double-blind, parallel group, randomized placebo-controlled trial☆ Jeffrey Pradeep Raj a,*,1, Miteshkumar Rajaram Maurya a,2, Nayana Nair a, Hetal Marfatia b, Rujuta Hadaye c, Nithya Jaideep Gogtay a a Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Seth GS Medical College & King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai 400012, Maharashtra, India b Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Seth GS Medical College & King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai 400012, Maharashtra, India c Department of Community Medicine, Seth GS Medical College & King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai 400012, Maharashtra, India
[8] Saxen RC et al. “A randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical evaluation of extract of Andrographics paniculata (KalmColdTM) in patients with uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection.” Phytomedicine, vol. 17 (2010): 178-185.
[9] Sa-ngiamsuntorn K, et al. “Anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity of Andrographics paniculata extract and its major component Andrographolide in human lung epithelial cells and cytotoxicity evaluation in major organ cell representatives.” bioRxiv 2020.
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