The King of Bitters

The King of Bitters

Andrographis  (Andrographis paniculata) has a long traditional use in Ayurvedic,  Traditional Chinese Medicine, Siddah and Innani Traditional medicines.  It has been referred to as “Indian Echinacea” due to its similar popular  and traditional uses as Echinacea, but its more common names are  Kalmegh, King of Bitters, or just “Andrographis”.  

Andrographis  is an herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped leaves growing between 1-4  feet mainly in shady spots.  It is present throughout much of India and  tropical Asia, and cultivated widely as well.

The main benefit  that makes Andrgraphis popular is its role in promoting immune health.  The andrographolides are the focus phytochemicals that are studied from  Andrographis for their various benefits.

Andrographolide has  exhibited support blood sugar balancing, antioxidant, cognitive,  respiratory and digestive health activities through research.

In  Ayurveda, Andrographis is one of the most regularly used rejuvenating  plants with all-round wellness promoting activities, and used in at  least 26 Ayurvedic formulas. Andrographis is considered soothing to the  out of balance Kapha and Pitta doshas, and cooling to the body, reducing  Pitta and Kapha in the head and chest to support normal body  temperature. It is has a drying and penetrating quality that can balance  the phlegm of out of balance Kapha. Additionally, its very bitter  flavor promotes liver health and digestion, contributing to its  all-round wellness promoting uses.

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*This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is  not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such  advice or treatment from a personal physician.

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