[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.

Showing you how to make your own scented fragrance oil that you can mix into polymer clay!

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I wanted to make some custom scents for charms, and I couldn’t find any new ones at Hobby Lobby, or MIcheal’s so I decided to try and make my own.

♥ What You’ll Need:
Extracts
Oil
Bottles
Labels
Markers/Pen

♥ Extracts – You can find these extracts at any grocery store, and their normally used for cooking.

♥ Oil – You’ll need an odorless oil as the base because the oil will help the scent/extract stick to the clay.

♥ Bottles – I used Craftsmart bottles that I found at Michael’s in the painting section.

I was going to try this with olive oil because that’s all I had but olive oil has a distinct smell, and I didn’t want every scent I made to have a touch of olive. So I went to GNC and purchased a 16 oz. bottle of grape seed oil, and 16 oz bottle of sweet almond oil. Both are odorless, and the almond oil was on sale for $4.99 (the grape seed oil is $9.99). The bonus is you can use the left over oil on your skin and hair (the grape seed oil isn’t as greasy as the almond oil).

Scented Oil Recipes:

Mocha – Coffee Extract & Imitation Butter & Nut Flavor
Coconut Cream Pie – Coconut & Imitation Butter & Nut Flavor
Birthday Cake – Imitation Butter & Nut Flavor & Pure Vanilla Extract
Lemon Meringue Pie – Lemon Extract & Imitation Butter & Nut Flavor
Orange Creamsicle – Orange & Imitation Butter & Nut Flavor
Banana Nut Muffin – Banana & Imitation Butter & Nut Flavor
Peppermint Patties- Peppermint, Pure Vanilla Extract & Imitation Butter & Nut Flavor
Almond Croissant – Almond Extract & Imitation Butter & Nut Flavor
Licorice – Anise Extract

♥ What Can You Scent?

Polymer clay
Candles
Soap
Lotions
Body Wash
Scrubs
Lip Gloss

Pretty much anything that can be mixed with oil! ..except food because the oil I used isn’t edible

♥ How Long Does The Scent Last?

It’s lasted months for me, but if you want to touch up the fragrance you can rub some of the scented oil onto the clay after it’s baked with a Q-tip. The clay will soak up the scented oil and the smell will be fresh! So you can keep reapplying as you see fit.

However, don’t rub the scented oil on baked clay that’s been dusted with chalk because the scented oil will rub the chalk off.

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