[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.

Betty demonstrates how to make Orange Strawberry Ice. This is an end-of-summer treat that is gorgeous as well as delicious.

Orange Strawberry ice

1 ¾ cups orange juice
3 pints (6 cups) strawberries, washed and hulled
½ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange extract (You may omit this if you can’t find it; if you want to intensify the orange flavor, you may reduce the orange juice to 1 ½ cups and add ¼ cup orange-flavored liqueur.)
2 cups sugar (I used 2 cups Stevia to save on calories; it is not as sweet as the result you get with sugar, but still very good.)

Place 1 ¾ cups orange juice, 3 pints washed and hulled strawberries, ½ cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon orange extract, and 2 cups sugar in a large blender bowl. (If you do not have a large blender, you may have to put half of the ingredients in your blender, blend each half, and then combine them back together.) Blend ingredients until smooth (milkshake setting). Pour into a 9-inch by 9-inch baking pan, distributing evenly. Cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and freeze until partially frozen, about 4 hours. Place partially frozen mixture into a large, chilled bowl and beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth, but still filled with ice crystals. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and freeze until firm, but not completely hardened, about 4 to 6 hours. To serve, remove frozen Orange Strawberry Ice from freezer and allow to stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes, or until easy to spoon out. Scoop into individual serving dishes. (You will probably not get complete ball-shaped scoops, just some nice curved chunks of Orange Strawberry Ice. I think you will enjoy making and serving this recipe; it is a lot like the texture of an Icee–very refreshing! I hope you love it! –Betty

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