[Latin Name] Andrographis paniculata(Burm.f.)Nees

[Plant Source] Whole herb

[Specification] Andrographolides 10%-98% HPLC

[Appearance] White powder

Plant Part Used: Herb

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Andrographis?]

Andrographis paniculata is a bitter tasting annual plant, referred to as the “King of Bitters.” It has white-purple flowers and it is native to Asia and India where it has been valued for centuries for its numerous medicinal benefits. Over the past decade, andrographis has become popular in America where it is often used alone and in combination with other herbs for a variety of health purposes.

[How does it work?]

According to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the active ingredient in andrographis is andrographolides. Due to the andrographolides, andrographis has potent anti-inflammatory and antimalarial properties. It also has antimicrobial properties, meaning it can help to fight off and prevent infections from harmful microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. In addition, andrographis is a powerful antioxidant and it can help to prevent free radical induced damage to your cells and DNA

[Function]

Cold and Flu

Scientists have discovered that andrographis helps to boost the immune system by stimulating the body’s production of antibodies and macrophages, which are large white blood cells that scavenge harmful microorganisms. It is taken for both the prevention and treatment of the common cold, and it is often referred to as Indian echinacea. It might help lessen the severity of cold symptoms such as sleeplessness, fever, nasal drainage and sore throat.

Cancer, Viral Infections and Heart Health

Andrographis may also help to prevent and treat cancer, and preliminary studies done in test tubes found that extracts of andrographis help to treat stomach, skin, prostate and breast cancer. Due to the herb’s antiviral properties, andrographis is used to treat herpes and it is also currently being studied as a treatment for Aids and HIV as well. Andrographis also promotes heart health and can help to prevent the formation of blood clots as well as to dissolve already formed blood clots. In addition, the herb relaxes smooth muscles in the walls of blood vessels and thereby helps to reduce high blood pressure.

Additional Benefits

Andrographis is used to promote gallbladder and digestive health. It also helps to support and strengthen the liver and it is used in combination with other herbs in several Ayurvedic formulations to treat liver disorders. Finally, andrographis extracts taken orally have been found to help neutralize the poisonous effects of snake venom.

Dosage and Precautions

The therapeutic dose of andrographis is 400 mg, twice daily, for up to 10 days. Although andrographis is considered safe in humans, the NYU Langone Medical Center warns that animal studies suggest that it may impair fertility. Andrographis may cause unwanted side effects such as headaches, fatigue, allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea, altered taste and pain in the lymph nodes. It may also interact with certain medications and as with any supplement you should consult your health care practitioner before taking the herb.

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Cranberry Fluff

Ingredients:

12 oz. bag of fresh cranberries, rinsed
1 cup water
1 apple
1 orange (for 1 tsp. of zest and 1 Tbsp. orange juice)
3/4 to 1 cup sugar
15 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, if possible
1 tsp. vanilla extract,
2 – 3 Tbsp. sugar

Directions:

Pour the water into a sauce pan and add the sugar and the cranberries and cook over medium heat. Stir the cranberries and cook until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

You will probably want to turn the heat down to low during the last part of cooking.

Be careful when the cranberries burst so you don’t get burned.

When the sauce is done, go ahead and taste it to see if you want to add more sugar. I did in the video.

Take the pot off the stove and let the cranberry sauce cool for 5 minutes. You can let it cool completely by just leaving it on the counter or you can speed up the cooling process by placing the pan into a bowl of ice water.

While the sauce is cooling, core, peel and chop the apple and add it to the sauce so that the apple doesn’t turn brown.

Then add the pineapple, walnuts, orange zest, orange juice, and stir to combine. Once this is completely cool we will whip our whipping cream and add it.

Pour the heavy cream into a mixing bowl and add the vanilla extract with 2 Tbsp. of sugar and whip on high until you have stiff peaks.

Fold the cream into the cranberry sauce and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

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