The King of Bitters, also known as Andrographis, is a Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. The herb extract is revered for treating infectious disease and is believed to have a preventative effect from many different types due to its powerful immune-strengthening properties. Andrographis has gained new popularity in America where it is often used alone or in combination with other herbal tinctures for various conditions. Research shows that it supports healthy cellular communication through a process called signal transduction pathways, and has been used to stop cancer cells from multiplying. In fact, it has been shown to have positive effects in relation to stomach, skin, prostate, and breast cancer cells in test tube studies. It has also been used traditionally for both the prevention and the treatment of the common cold and may help to lessen the severity of the symptoms such as sleeplessness, nasal drainage, sore throat, and fever. Due to the herbs antiviral properties, it has been used by herbalists to treat herpes and is currently being studied for AIDS and HIV. Additionally, the herbal extracts have been shown to promote heart health and relax smooth muscles in the walls of blood vessels and found to be helpful for reducing high blood pressure.
Also known as "Indian Echinacea", Andrographis paniculata is said to act as a natural immune booster. Andrographis has been used for common colds because of the properties. There is some preliminary evidence that may increase antibody activity and phagocytosis by macrophages. It is said that the use of this herbal remedy improves symptoms of the common cold when started within 72 hours of symptom onset, and is often used with
Siberian Ginseng. Other evidence suggests that the herb may have mast cell-stabilizing and anti-allergy activity. Andrographis does a great job for the entire upper-respiratory system. It has been commonly used for reducing inflammation of sinusitis, pneumonia, and to help prevent upper respiratory infections during the winter months, when taken daily.
Andrographis is considered to be one of the main herbs that may be helpful for lowering, or even eliminating, Lyme spirochete loads in the body. It supports the immune function that helps treat some of the symptoms of Lyme disease including central nervous system confusion, arthritic inflammation, and skin issues, among others. It has been found to be particularly important for protecting against neurodegeneration in the brain.
The medicinal plant is also known as Chan Xin Lian, Charita, lamegh and nain-e havandi, It is grown widely in the tropics and subtropics and has a long history of traditional use in gastrointestinal diseases like dysentery, stomach ulcers, and colitis. Preliminary evidence suggests that its antibacterial properties may help to fight cholera, diarrhea, malaria, E. coli enterotoxin secretion. Andrographis has been found to be effective against infectious bugs such as salmonella, which causes food poisoning. Early studies show that Andrographis may reduce the duration and severity of flu symptoms.
The King of bitters contains a chemical called andrographolide, which is found to significantly boost the concentration of certain cancer-fighting cells called cytotoxic T-lymphocytes. These circulate in the bloodstream and attack cancer cells that they encounter. Because it has the ability to act on these cells which means that your body may become better protected against the disease. Additionally, Andrographis increases the amount of other immune-protective chemicals, such as interleukin-2 and gamma-interferon, which help to shield the organs against infection and cancer.
Andrographis paniculata is just as effective at promoting liver health as the herb Silymarin. Its liver-protecting ability, have been studied and it was found that it protects liver cells against alcohol-induced damage and other toxins. It has been used in combination with Silymarin and
Milk Thistle to fight liver disease and protect the stomach from hepatotoxic drugs, like acetaminophen.
In recent years, the role of Andrographis in heart health and may help to prevent the formation of blood clots as well as to dissolve already formed clots. Aspirin helps prevent abnormal clotting mechanism, but it can cause unpleasant side effects such as stomach upset, nausea, and vomiting. The good news it that Andrographis. In addition, the herb relaxes smooth muscles in the walls of blood vessels and thereby reduces high blood pressure.
One exciting paper just published has shown that a constituent of this herb can combat proliferative changes seen in rheumatoid arthritis, RA. Neoandrographolide helps to reduce tissue swelling, pain, and redness. This is great news for those who are suffering from this condition.
Ingredients: Andrographis leaf, Structured Water, 20% Alcohol.
Non-Alcohol Extract: Andrographis leaf, Structured Water, and Vegetable Glycerin.
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Contraindications: Some people develop intestinal upset when taking Andrographis. If this occurs, reduce the amount taken or take it with meals. Headaches, fatigue, a bitter/metallic taste, and elevated liver enzymes were reported in one trial with HIV-infected people taking high doses of isolated andrographolides. This has not been reported in people using Andrographis standardized extracts at the recommended amounts. As with all bitter herbs, Andrographis may aggravate ulcers and heartburn. The safety of Andrographis during pregnancy and breastfeeding is unknown.
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