Herbal information on Andrographis Herb in Bulk Powder Form

Common Name:  Andrographis Herb, Andrographolide, Bhunimba, Bidara, Carmantina, Carmantine, Chiretta, Chirette Verte, King of Bitters, Kirta, Mahalita,
Botanical Name:  Andrographis paniculata
Pin Yin Name:  Chuan Xin Lin
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size:   500 Grams   ( 1.1 pounds)
Form: Powder - Fine powder 80 to 100 mesh size (similar to the consistency of baking flour)
Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Andrographis side effects may include gastric upset, headache, bitter taste and hives.
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Additional Information About Chuan Xin Lin

• Heat Clearing
• Cooling Blood
• Intensely Bitter
• Cardiovascular System
• In Sweden andrographis is used during the winter season.
  
• Supports normal digestion
• Can benefit a sore throat
• Supports a healthy respiratory system

Channels/Meridians: Heart, Lung, Large Intestine, Urinary/Bladder

Andrographis in powder form is commonly used to make capsules.  In general terms Andrographis is not drank as a tea, due to the bitterness of the herb. In fact, in Malaysia it is known as Hempedu Bumi, which translates into "Bile of Earth".  Use caution when first using this herb as to much to quickly may cause bowel irritation.  Andrographis is categorized as a "Cold" herb and it is used to rid the body of heat, dispel toxins, and bitter tonic.     In Ayurvedic medicine Andrographis is used to stimulate digestion.

Naturally Occurring Components: The aerial parts contain group of diterpen lactones, diterpenoid, including 3, 14-di-deoxyandro-grapholide, 14-deoxyan-drographoside (14-deoxyandrographolide-19-β-D-glucoside, andropanoside), andrographiside (andrographolide-19-β-D-gluco-side), andographolide, neoandrographolide, 14-deoxy-11,12-didehydroandrographolide, and 14-dioxyandrographolide.

What herbs can be combined with Andrographis Herb?

• Isatis Root and Andrographis Herb
• Mullein Leaf and Andrographis Herb
• Olive Leaf and Andrographis Herb
• Astragalus Root and Andrographis Herb
• Eleuthero Root and Andrographis Herb

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 About Plum Flower Quality Herb Powders

Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.                                        

• Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
• Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
• Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.
  

Traditional Chinese Herbs

Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.

References

• Bone K. The story of Andrographis paniculata, a new “immune system” herb. Nutrition & Healing 1998;Sept:3, 4, 8, 9.
• Thamlikitkul V, Dechatiwongse T, Theerapong S, et al. Efficacy of Andrographis paniculata, Nees for pharyngotonsillitis in adults. J Med Assoc Thai 1991;74:437-42.
• Melchior J, Palm S, Wikman G. Controlled clinical study of standardized Andrographis paniculataextract in common cold-a pilot trial. Phytomedicine 1996;3:314-8.
• http://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/hn-2037007
• https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/andrographis-herb.html

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