[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.

Shahi prawn curd is a famous Indian recipe that can be served with rice, pulao, paratha.
Ingredients:
1. Prawn-200gms
2. Onion Paste: 2 Tbsp
3. Ginger Paste: 1 Tbsp
4. Garlic Paste: 1 Tbsp
5. Capsicum (Sliced): 1Tbsp
6. Curd
7. Salt: as per taste
8. Turmeric: ¼ Tsp
9. Red Chilli Powder
10. Coconut Milk
11. Coconut Paste
12. Mustard Oil
13. Raisins
14. Green Cardamom
15. Cinnamon
16. Coriander leaves
17. Butter
18. Roasted pumpkin seed paste
19. Cashew paste
Process:
• Marinate prawns with curd, salt, turmeric and little mustard oil for 30 minutes.
• Heat 4 tbsp oil in a wok
• Add onion paste to it and sauté for 1 min.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté.
• Now add salt and turmeric to it and sauté. Remember that we have added salt and turmeric to the prawns previously, so adjust salt and turmeric now for correct taste.
• Now add capsicum slices to it and fry a little.
• When capsicums are done, add marinated prawns to it and sauté for 2 mins.
• After 2 minutes, add coconut milk and coconut paste and cover the wok. Cook for 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes, add butter to it and switch off the flame.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve Hot.

Functional Medicine Doctor | How to Find a Good Functional Medicine Practitioner | Podcast #52

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In this podcast, Dr. Justin Marchegiani and Evan Brand talk about how to find the ideal healthcare provider, holistic functional medicine doctor or functional nutritionist, as well as the qualities, traits, and skill sets that a practitioner needs in order to help you.

This interview stressed the importance of having a systematic approach that lays down diet and lifestyle as the foundations then find out where stress is coming from and do some labs to figure out what those underlying chemical stressors are. The next step will be focusing on the hormones then moving on to the gut killing and infections.

In this episode, topics include:

4:33 About nutrition and diet

9:25 Seeing the picture as a whole and lifestyle

23:59 Free information

26:10 Looking and prioritizing labs

28:05 Supplement recommendations

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