[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.

Reishi “coffee” recipe with astragalus and rehmannia (not a real coffee)
A few of you have asked me how i make my reishi coffee. Sorry it took me forever to make this video but recipe videos are a whole new thing for me
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iF i have not answered some of your questions, please feel free to ask again. Some questions get berried when i am traveling and unable to respond but i do read them all and try to respond to as many as i can.
This recipe is an herbal alternative to coffee- it is calming yet stimulating. It can be mildly tranquilizing for the central nervous system yet it gives you solid, calm, poised, centered, grounded energy (in my experience)
I get the herbs either from a chinese or a japanese store in town or from https://www.mountainroseherbs.com
You will need one reishi mushroom, a few slices of astragalus and one rehmannia root cooked. the combination of the tree is what gives it the strong bitter coffee taste. these herbs are some of the most important herbs in chinese medicine. Highly prized for their healing and restorative benefits.
Once you make the first batch of tea and you are able to chop up your reishi mushroom do reboil it with more water 2-3-4 more times. It gets weaker and less bitter but still delicious. Do add some form of milk and sweetener, i use coconut milk and stevia, otherwise it can be very intense

If you try the recipe let me know what you think about it.
In my experience it has an immediate and an accumulative effect so it’s very beneficial to drink it over the course of a month or two.
Reishi has an herbal intelligence to it in the sense that it can pick you up and energize you if you are feeling tired and exhausted and it can calm you down if you are overstimulated and stressed out! Perfect for a yoga practitioner

Our beautiful sister Laura was so gracious to share her AWESOME “DO NOT WASTE THE ALMOND PULP” FROM MAKING ALMOND MILK RAWNOLLA -RAW GRANOLLA RECIPE
Here it is:
Recipe #3
The “Do Not Waste The Almond Pulp” Rawnola
This recipe is a staple in my home because 1. I hate to waste food. And Almond, or any nut milk, leaves a lot of yummy pulp. 2. Everyone in my family, including the non-vegetarians, rumble over this Rawnola. It is that good! The photo doesn’t do it justice!
2/3 – 1 cup Almond Pulp leftover from making Almond Milk
1/2 cup flaxseed meal
1/4 – 1/2 cup seeds or nuts – use any that you like ( we relly love it with raw sunflower and pumpkin seeds)
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 shredded, unsweetened coconut
2 tablespoons coconut oil, walnut oil, or olive oil (your preference)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons molasses, maple syrup, or agave necter ( again, your preference). Sweetener is optional ( A mashed, very ripe banana works well too. If dehydrating, the banana will increase dehydration time)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnomon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dried fruit. I ALWAYS include dried pineapple. It really adds to the flavor.
1. Start by spreading the almond or other nut pulp onto a piece of parchment paper. Allow to dry for about 10 hours.
2. Mix the pulp with all the other ingredients. Make sure to really mix it well.
3. The Rawnola is ready to serve like this or, if you prefer a crunchier version you can dry in in the oven on the lowest setting (the warm setting until it reaches the desired texture 4 – 6 hours (increase the time by several hours if using mashed banana). It is good both ways. I prefer, for health reasons to eat it completely raw. However, I would rather dehydrate it for my family as a preference over serving a boxed cereal. It is Yummy raw or dehydrated. It also makes a fabulous topping for agar fruit gels or, rice ice creams, frozen and pureed banana “ice cream”…use your imagination…xo

NAMASTE