[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.

https://www.youngevitynutrition.com/biometics/ – Powerful nutrition to fuel your body!

Restores balance of vital nutrients; Replenishes antioxidants to combat aging; Supports healthy brain, muscles, and skin

Replace all those hard to swallow tablets and pills with one easy to take and naturally delicious drink. In the unique proprietary biocellular micellized liquid form, the body’s absorption rate of nutrients is 3 to 5 times faster than standard supplement pills.

BIO FUEL has complete nutrition to support active lifestyles of all ages. BIO FUEL also contains important botanical antioxidants, including Grape Seed Extract, Green Tea Extract, and Ginkgo Biloba Extract*

For supplement facts and additional info on Biometics Bio Fuel, visit: https://www.youngevitynutrition.com/product/bio-fuel

To subscribe to Youngevity Biometics channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/YoungevityBiometics

To watch a video on Biometics Bio Alert:

Join our growing team: https://www.youngevitynutrition.my90forlife.com

Betty demonstrates how to make Sweet and Crunchy Sesame Seed Brittle. This is hard candy, packed with sesame seeds. We bought the sesame seeds on our recent field trip to Happy Meadow Natural Foods in Berea, Kentucky. I only made a half-recipe of the Sesame Seed Brittle in this video, but I am giving the full recipe below:

Sweet and Crunchy Sesame Seed Brittle

(Makes one full recipe.)

1 ¼ cups sesame seeds
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Note: You will need a large skillet for this recipe. If you are using a cast iron or stainless steel skillet, you can use a metal spoon. If you are using a nonstick skillet, you may use a wooden spoon. Be sure your cooking utensils can withstand high heat. Cook 1 ¼ cups sesame seeds in your skillet over medium heat, stirring often for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the seeds are golden brown. Remove the seeds from the skillet and place them on a plate while you prepare your candy mixture. Cook 2 cups sugar and 2 tablespoons water in the just-emptied skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes, or until sugar is melted. Quickly stir in toasted sesame seeds and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour onto a well-greased metal pan or baking sheet. Quickly spread to desired thickness (about 1/8 to 1/4 inch), using a metal spatula. Cool completely–about 20 minutes. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container. Enjoy! –Betty

Please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/bettyskitchen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

NEW Cookbook:  ”Betty’s Kitchen Cookbook:  2013 Recipes” (c) 2014

Also available:  ”The Betty’s Kitchen Collection:  Second Edition” (c) 2013

*Both can be ordered from https://www.amazon.com or https://www.createspace.com

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Betty’s Website:  https://www.bettyskitchen.us

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Other places to watch Betty’s Kitchen:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/bettyskitchen/166973502092

Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/bettyskitchen/bettyskitchen/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Myshine

Google+:  https://plus.google.com/108882445101872897307/posts

ifood.tv:  https://www.ifood.tv/bettyskitchen

Roku:  https://www.rokuguide.com/channels/betty%27s-kitchen​