24/07/2023
One of the things I really love about my business is learning about herbs and what they can be used for! Today I was researching Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) and I came across the following information:
*In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used as an alterative, (supporting the routes of detoxification), stomachic (supporting digestion), and as an immune supporter.
*In Chinese Medicine, it is thought to enter the lung channels and channels of the digestive organs (small & large intestines, stomach). It is said to ‘dry dampness’, 'clear heat’, and to be indicated for heat manifestations in the lungs and skin.
*It has been shown to provide acute support for the immune system - particularly in maintaining a normal body temperature.
*Andrographis is very bitter, hence its English name is "King of Bitters".
*It supports the functions of the gallbladder which in turn supports the liver.
I also came across some scientific research which really interested me!
Andrographolide, a diterpene lactone produced by Andrographis paniculata, has been shown to support a healthy immune response through the modulation of the levels of immune cells in the blood.
In preliminary research, andrographolide has been shown to support normal flow and pressure of blood in blood vessels, healthy blood sugar balance, and normal liver function and lipid balance, making Andrographis a promising herb for supporting the cardiovascular system and metabolic functions. Andrographolide has also been shown to have free radical scavenging and mitochondrial protective activity as an antioxidant, with the most affinity for the kidney and liver tissues.*
I find it amazing that a plant has so much potential to help the human body!
*Source: https://www.gaiaherbs.com/blogs/herbs/andrographis