[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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Garlic, though has a strong aroma but has a powerful effect in improving sleep. History of garlic is quite old. Besides being an important ingredient to bring taste in food, it also serves various benefits to health.

What makes garlic useful?

Garlic contains complex carbohydrates, proteins, is a rich source of Vitamin B and is high in Allicin. All these nutrients are being found in garlic making it useful to get rid of pests and even put vampires at bay.

Being a nutrient dense food, it helps to improve physical as well as mental health. With other array of qualities, garlic treats metabolic disorder too.

Calorie content of garlic per 100 grams is upto 100 calories. It seems to be high but garlic is not consumed in such large quantities therefore weight conscious people should not worry about gaining weight.

As a nutrient enriched ingredient, garlic also provides sodium, potassium and magnesium to human body. With Allicin present in it, the quantities of sulfur improve in the system.

It is not incorrect to say that a small clove of garlic has benefits for every part of your body. It acts as an anti-inflammatory to assist in cardiovascular health. Due to anti-oxidants present in it, garlic prevents premature aging. It improves respiratory problems and can treat infections too. In need of controlling cholesterol levels, garlic is considered effective. It regulates blood pressure and blood flow thus a person can have improved cardiovascular system if garlic is being used daily. If a person wants another source to treat infections and get rid of antibiotics then garlic should be considered as an alternate. It helps to prevent fluid retention in the body and act as an anti-inflammatory to body tissues.

Where does garlic stands in improving sleep disorder?

With hefty workload, family worries, money matters and many other peeves, sleep affects and gets problematic with time. Every person is different when it comes to measure sleeping patterns. Some people fall asleep in a matter of few minutes but others take atleast half an hour or more to get into the dream world. Garlic helps people to get peaceful sleep.

By placing garlic around your bed or under your pillow, you can have a calming effect which makes it easier to get into deep sleep. It has a strong aroma but it makes nerves relaxed of those who have troubled sleep. Its odor will bother you for the first few days but after sometime you will get used to it.

Another option to get healthy benefits of garlic is to infuse it in milk and drink it every night. Sulfur compounds present in garlic will combine with milk and honey and will make a natural concoction to improve sleep disorder.

Ingredients

- A glass of milk
- 1 crushed clove of garlic
- 1 tsp of honey

Preparation

- Heat up milk and garlic in a saucepan and let it boil for atleast 3 minutes.
- Put the pan down from heat and let it cool.
- Add honey in the drink to enhance taste.

Every night 30 minutes before going to bed, drink garlic infused milk and feel the difference in a few days.

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