Word is quickly traveling throughout the wellness space about andrographis - a traditional herb with centuries of use in areas like China, India, and subtropical and southeast Asia. Andrographis has been an essential part of cold-weather health regimens for generations!

A History of Traditional Use

Andrographis paniculata is commonly used in China, India and various Southeast Asian countries. Both the fresh and dried leaves, as well as the fresh juice of the whole plant have been used in a variety of traditions. Andrographis is known as Chuan Xin Lian in traditional Chinese herbalism, where it is believed to affect the digestive, cardiovascular and urinary systems. It is commonly used as a wintertime herb.

Biochemistry

The key constituents of andrographis are thought to be a group of diterpene lactones, including andrographolide, neoandrographolide, deoxyandrographolide, and deoxydidehydroandrographolide.

The Full Spectrum™ Difference

Full Spectrum Andrographis combines andrographis extract standardized to 10% andrographolide, with whole leaf. The combination of standardized andrographis extract with whole herb offers a Full Spectrum of the beneficial constituents of the plant.

Clinically Derived Formulas from Michael Tierra

All Planetary Herbals products are selected or developed by licensed acupuncturist and clinical herbalist, Michael Tierra, and used on a daily basis in his practice. The result: premier botanicals, unsurpassed for dependability and consumer satisfaction.