[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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I am just going to say, this is a project I started on a whim. I have no experience nor do I know yet if the techniques will be successful. I do know that ginseng needs 70-80% shade and a moist but well drained soil. My raised beds along my fence row sure meet those criteria. I cannot seem to get anything else to grow their so I figured I would invest $20 in seeds to gamble on harvesting ginseng in 10 years or so for upwards of $500 a pound.
I have several beds along my rear fence line- they run up a slope, and their real purpose was to keep the dog from digging out under the fence. I felt any plants would be a nice addition. However, after doing an internet search for shade loving medicinal plants, the good idea fairy smacked me with a gamble that costs little but patience and may pay off in a decent return of cash. The idea is that each year I plant another 1 oz of seeds in a new bed and after 7-10 years I can get a harvest each year. Since I am trying to simulate wild conditions, once I plant a bed my idea is to leave it alone. I am not a ginseng expert but I do know it is a perennial plant, which has the unusual characteristic that some years it is and does not grow new tops every year. The root does not die, and will come back the following year. I figure if I don’t touch it I cannot kill it.
I will say that my plan is not to spend a lot of money on this project; I am intentionally doing this small scale because like all prepping the most important thing is to START and to keep growing and planting every year. Each year some of the plants in a bed will not survive, and other plants will start growing in the beds also. This natural selection and completion for space ensures that the best and strongest ginseng roots survive; this is why that wild ginseng sells for a premium price. After three years of growth the plants will start to seed.
Those seeds need to stratify (lie dormant through several growing cycles) for 2 years before they will sprout. So after about 5 years I can stop buying seeds and begin selling the extra seed on the open market. If all goes well I will get my first fruit harvest, my first ginseng seed harvest, and send my boy to kindergarten all the same year — If I had waited for a perfect time to do any of that planting I never would get the chance to be blessed by any of that…
Ginseng can be planted in any hardwood forest or backyard that is mostly shade. Plant seeds or roots in the fall from Sept. 1st through February and it will sprout up in the spring.
Ginseng can grow in almost any US growing zone (3-7 with 2 and 8 on the borderline) and soil (except southern Florida).
The closer the seeds are planted to its natural environment the more like wild ginseng the roots will be. When planted under wood lath sheds or other artificial shade, the roots are heavier in weight, are shaped differently, and they grow faster.
One method being used is to find a well shaded place in the woods and rake all the leaves to the side and broadcast the seed lightly, then rake it in a little and cover it with mulch or use the leaves that you raked to the side. What I did was to plant in a mix of screened topsoil and the gunk under my rabbit cages. I basically made small troughs, inserted the seeds, covered lightly, (I dumped the rest of the seeds randomly on the top) and covered it all with a topping of straw to much it.
If any seeds come up in the spring, I will post a video. My plan is to make an update video on this each year to document my learning process. This is probably something that you cannot learn in a book, and the idea is to try it and learn from the process. If I don’t get any roots I will be fine with it, as I am learning, but if I get a couple pounds of roots then I will be ecstatic. If you have any tips or advice on how I should be doing this (and have done it yourself) I am very open to advice.