Lyme Tools

Free tools for people living with Lyme disease and co-infections

Home
About Me
- Poll
- Lyme SubReddit

Sign up free
Take a Tour
Login
Member tools
Account
Logout

Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata)

Home › Herb Database › Andrographis

Borrelia

About Andrographis

Plant: Andrographis paniculata

A primary Buhner-protocol herb with clear anti-spirochete action. Crosses the blood-brain barrier and accumulates in central nervous system tissue, offering systemic protection alongside direct antimicrobial effect. Protects the heart muscle.

Reference dosing

Tincture dose — 1:5	1.25–2.5ml, 3 times daily
Tincture dose — 1:3	0.75–1.5ml, 3 times daily
Capsule dose (mg)	250–500mg of dried herb, 3 times daily Calculated from Buhner's tincture dose (1ml of a 1:5 tincture = 200mg of dried herb).

Can trigger a skin rash in ~1% of people — discontinue if this occurs.

Capsule whole-herb extracts vary by manufacturer (a concentrated extract needs less than a plain powder). Treat these figures as a guide only and follow the product label.

These are figures from the sources used on this site. They are not a prescription. Follow the product label and your prescriber.

Safety and cautions

Contraindications: Can trigger a skin rash in some users; discontinue if this occurs. Cryptolepis or Banderol are documented substitutes with comparable effect.

Herbs can interact with prescription medicines and other supplements. Check with your prescriber or pharmacist first, and do not use herbs in pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless a doctor agrees.

Information last checked: 6 November 2026.

Save Andrographis to your own listFree. No ads. What you save is private to you.Create a free accountSee an exampleAlready a member? Log in