[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.

Don’t hesitate to comment below if you have any questions or additional phrases
Bacterial CultureMediabasics Dr.T.V.Rao MD
,Major Contribution to Culture Media ,Agar – Agar Frau Hesse’scontribution ,Agar – Agar Solid medium is made by adding Agar
Agar is obtained from Sea weeds New Zealand agar is more Agar contain long chain poly saccharides.Inoranic salts and protein like substance Melts at 980c and sets at 420c ,Agar – Agar Complex polysaccharide
Used as solidifying agent for culture media in Petri plates, slants, and deeps Generally not metabolized by microbes Liquefies at 98°C Solidifies ~42°C Dr.T.V.Rao MD’s ‘e’ learning series ,Media and Culture Media: Nutrients (agar, pH indicators, proteins and carbohydrates) used to grow organisms outside of their natural habitats
Culture: The propagation of microorganisms using various media ,Culture media Used to grow bacteria
Can be used to: Enrich the numbers of bacteria
Select for certain bacteria and suppress others Differentiate among different kinds of bacteria ,Culture and Medium Culture is the term given to microorganisms that are cultivated in the lab for the purpose of identifying and studying them.
Medium is the term given to the combination of ingredients that will support the growth and cultivation of microorganisms by providing all the essential nutrients required for the growth (that is, multiplication) in order to cultivate these microorganisms in large numbers to study them. ,Specific Media Defined media are media composed of pure ingredients in carefully measured concentrations dissolved in double distilled water i.e., the exact chemical composition of the medium is known. Typically, they contain a simple sugar as the carbon and energy source, an inorganic nitrogen source, various mineral salts and if necessary growth factors (purified amino acids, vitamins, purines and pyrimidines
,Need for Culture Media It is usually essential to obtain a culture by grwoing the organism in an artificial medium.
If more than one species or type of organism are present each requires to be carefully separated or isolated in pure culture. Several organism need the determination of Antibiotic sensitivity pattern for optimal antibiotic selection ,Basic requirements of culture media Nutrients – Energy source – Carbon source – Nitrogen source Mineral salts – Sulphate, phosphates, chlorides & carbonates of K, Mg & Ca. A suitable pH – 7.2 – 7.4 Accessory growth factors – Tryptophan for Salmonella typhi – X & V factors for H. influenzae
,Pouring the Culture Plates ,Petri dish with Media Plate: provide large surface for isolation and observation of colonies
Using a sterile loop or a sterile swab streak your sample on the petri plate Important let your sterilized loop cool before you pick up your sample ,Classification of Culture media Based on the consistency:Liquid — Peptone water, Nutrient broth Semisolid — Nutrient agar stabsSolid — Blood agar, Serum agar Based on Oxygen requirement: — Aerobic medium — Anaerobic media
,Aerobic Media Simple media Complex mediaMay be Synthetic or Defined Medium – Enriched media – Differential media – Enrichment media – Selective media Semisyntetic Medium – Sugar media – Transport media
,Aerobic media Liquid media – Peptone water(1% peptone +0.5%Nacl + 100 ml water)- Nutrient broth ( peptone water + 1% meat extract Solid media- Nutrient agar (nutrient broth + 2% Agar) Use: To grow non-fastidious microorganisms Simple media- consists of only basic necessities
,Liquid Medium Difficulat to identify all types of organisms
Suitable for isolation of bacteria from Blood culturing and water analysis ,Peptone Peptone contain partially digested proteins
Proteases Polypeptides Aminoacids Inorganic salts Phosphates Potassium and Magnesium Riboflavin Meat exract called as Lab lemco ,Nutrient Agar Contain 2% ag

My Hay House published book: https://www.Alkaline5Diet.com
My website – free alkaline diet guide: https://www.LauraWilsonOnline.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/alkalinediethealth
Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurawilsonuk/

I am doing a 21-day diet challenge to show what I typically eat to stay healthy, young-looking and able to run and cycle lots of miles each week.

Each day I am documenting what I ate, so you get an idea of what a high-carb, vegan, alkaline diet looks like! This diet is HANDS DOWN BEST for health, healing, weight loss and energy. Try it!! Get my book

I am author of the internationally acclaimed book, The Alkaline 5 Diet, which includes a simple, satisfying, systematised, sustainable, super-healthy way of eating and affordable plant-based meal plans.

Subscribe and visit my website for your free Alkaline Diet Guide
Laura