[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.

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This traditional mixed vegetable curry made with fresh vegetables for Bhogi and for Sankranti by some goes well with poori , chapati and rice. Also called Bhogichi Bhaji it is prepared for Kanu Pongal recipe in Tamil Nadu

A healthy vegetarian side dish for roti or chapathi – Mixed vegetable curry or kootu

Freshly harvested vegetables including sweet potato, raw banana, potato, carrot , cluster beans, flat beans, green beans seeds are cut into small pieces and cooked separately , not in a pressure cooker. Add a little turmeric powder while cooking.

In a vessel , add a little oil and saute with mustard, urad dhal , asafoetida and curry leaves.

Soak some tamarind in water. Add the tamarind extract after you saute.
Add the cooked vegetables and stir well.

Prepare a masala powder with two table spoons dhania , one table spoon gram dhal , red chillies according to how hot you want the flavour to be and little fenugreek. Roast them in a vessel with little oil. Dry grind in a mixer to get the masala powder

Add this powder to the stirred vegetables generously as shown in the video. Add a little turmeric powder because we have already added it when cooking the vegetables. Add salt as per your needs.

Stir continuously and well so that the masala gets mixed well with the vegetables.

Saute once again with mustard, urad dhal, curry leaves and asafoetida . Add to the kootu or curry. Serve hot as a side dish for chapati or roti , poori or rice.