Warning issued over widely used medicinal herb

A herb used in around 100 listed medicines is linked to allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, with reports increasing since 2019, the TGA says Medicines containing the herb Andrographis paniculata (andrographis) may cause allergic reactions, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis, in some people, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has warned.  In a safety alert issued on 2 July,