Andrographis Tincture/Glycerite
Andrographis Paniculata
I'm pretty excited about one of our newest single herb tinctures. Andrographis-aka-The King of Bitters. This herb has been used for thousands of years and is definitely time honored. Andrographis is a powerful adaptogen and immune supportive herb. It's broad acting and potent which makes this such a versatile remedy, though it may be most well known for being one of the few herbs that are thought to have the ability to cross the blood brain barrier to combat bacterial infections, like Lyme. It's also commonly used to support the liver by opening detox pathways and allowing your body to rid itself from toxic compounds. As most bitters are, it's cooling and drains heat from areas that have too much. Another benefit to bitters are their ability to support our digestive tract. Andrographis has been used to aid us with a number of digestive conditions like diarrhea, excess gas, abdominal pain, and even colic. The andrographolides in this herb are shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties making it incredible support for our immune systems as well. Many folks have found healing with Andrographis through their autoimmune diseases. While it is commonly used to keep viruses from replicating in the body and supporting the immune system in that way, it is also modulating pro- inflammatory cytokines. Andrographis has also been reveared as an excellent herb to support the bodies mobility, as it's anti inflammatory properties have a direct effect on cartilage and relieving joint pain. Being an adaptogen, Andrographis supports our nervous system and aids in helping our bodies adapt to stress. There's quite a bit more to this wonderful plant, but that's all for now. I hope you experience healing if this is the plant for you!
Avoid during pregnancy, consult with your medical provider about using this herb while breastfeeding. Children should only take Andrographis short term. Be advised this is not medical advice, simply information sharing and is not claiming anything. Be your own advocate.