Open AccessHybrid analysis (barcode-high resolution melting) for authentication of Thai herbal products, Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Wall.ex Nees
Author(s) -
Maslin Osathanunkul,
Chatmongkon Suwannapoom,
Nuttaluck Khamyong,
Danupol Pintakum,
Santisuk Na Lamphun,
Kanokporn Triwitayakorn,
Kitisak Osathanunkul,
Panagiotis Madesis
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pharmacognosy magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4062
pISSN - 0973-1296
DOI - 10.4103/0973-1296.176112
Subject(s) - andrographis paniculata , high resolution melt , dna barcoding , barcode , traditional medicine , biology , adulterant , medicine , computer science , polymerase chain reaction , ecology , biochemistry , alternative medicine , pathology , gene , operating system
Andrographis paniculata Nees is a medicinal plant with multiple pharmacological properties. It has been used over many centuries as a household remedy. A. paniculata products sold on the markets are in processed forms so it is difficult to authenticate. Therefore buying the herbal products poses a high-risk of acquiring counterfeited, substituted and/or adulterated products. Due to these issues, a reliable method to authenticate products is needed.