[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.

Bacopa Herb – Uses and Health Benefits of Bacopa monnieri

Bacopa monnieri, also called brahmi, is a thick-leafed herb that favors wet and muddy locations in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and southern parts of the United States. It is characterized by its green leaves and white flowers, and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries thanks to its considerable healing properties, especially in relation to mental health. It is relatively inexpensive to buy from health food stores, and is usually consumed in tablet or capsule form (although some people like to drink the leaves in a tea). Below is a list of the health benefits of bacopa monnieri, so you can decide whether this herb is right for you.

Improves brain function

According to numerous studies, bacopa can noticeably improve cognitive function and mental performance. A study presented in 1996 at the International Brain Research Conference, for instance, demonstrated that a regular consumption of bacopa reduced the time we needed to learn new tasks by almost 50 percent!

Another study by researchers at the University of Wollongong in Australia showed that bacopa improves memory and recall abilities, while a similar study – conducted in 2012 by researchers at Khon Kaen University in Thailand – proved that participants who took bacopa for a 12-week period scored far better in mental processing tests than those who took the placebo. According to the University of Michigan Health System, the reason why bacopa is good for the brain is because it contains bacosides, which are chemical compounds that can repair damaged neurons, thus improving nerve impulse transmission.

Prevents mental diseases

According to a study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, elderly volunteers who took 300 milligrams of bacopa monnieri daily demonstrated greater improvement in the areas of attention and verbal information processing than those who took the placebo. For this reason, the study authors concluded that a regular consumption of bacopa is an excellent guard against age-related cognitive deterioration, as well as mental diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Boosts mood

You’re probably noticing a trend here: bacopa is good for the mind, period! Yes, bacopa is also linked to improved mood (including relief from depression, anxiety, stress, and nervousness) because its chemical properties support the effects of mood-regulating neurotransmitters such as serotonin and acetylcholine. This makes it an excellent natural anti-depressant that lacks the horrible side effects of Prozac or Xanax.

Improves digestive health

Though it is best-known for its cognitive improvements, bacopa monnieri is not a one-trick herb. It also supports the production of beneficial mucus in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby guarding us from stomach ulcers, intestinal dryness, and constipation. Also, since bacopa protects the villi in the intestine (which are responsible for absorbing nutrients), it also helps us to absorb more important vitamins and minerals from our food. For this reason, lots of people like to take bacopa before or during a meal.

Improves respiratory health

Bacopa monnieri has been shown to relax bronchioles, which often become irritated or inflamed from respiratory conditions such as asthma or stress-induced shallow breathing. Bacopa also relaxes the blood vessel muscles around our airway passages, which improves our breathing quality.

Please remember that, like many other herbs that benefit our mental health (such as St. John’s wort or ginkgo bilboa), bacopa takes time to work. Taking 150 milligrams of it three times per day over a two or three-month period will provide better results than taking the same amount over a one-month period. So, if you’ve decided to try out bacopa, give it time; most medicinal herbs reward patience.

Sources for this article include:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12093601

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23320031

https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu

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