Andrographis

Health Benefits of Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata)

Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata), also known commonly as "King of Bitters," is a member of the plant family Acanthaceae, and has been used for centuries in Asia to treat GI tract and upper respiratory infections, fever, herpes, sore throat, and a variety of other chronic and infectious diseases. It is found in the Indian Pharmacopoeia and is the prominent in at least 26 Ayurvedic formulas; whereas in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) is an important "cold property" herb: it is used to rid the body of heat, as in fevers, and to dispel toxins from the body. In Scandinavian countries, it is commonly used to prevent and treat common colds. Research conducted in the '80's and '90's has confirmed that Andrographis, properly administered, has a surprisingly broad range of pharmacological effects, some of them extremely beneficial.

Other benefits of Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) include:

Andrographis promotes a healthy heart by preventing blocked arteries and blood clots Andrographis helps your body fight infection and can reduce the length of a cold Performs as well as many conventional drugs but without the harmful side-effects Andrographis paniculata has anti-carcinogenicity properties. Andrographis is used to support healthy digestive, cardiovascular and urinary systems

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