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Andrographis Paniculata
A bitter herb from South and Southeast Asia that's been used in traditional medicine for centuries — it's gaining serious attention for its immune and anti-inflammatory properties.
Benefits
- +May reduce severity and duration of upper respiratory infections
- +Supports immune function via andrographolides
- +Has anti-inflammatory effects
- +May help with digestive issues
- +Antioxidant properties
- +Some evidence for supporting healthy blood sugar levels
Dosage & Cost
Range200–400 mg extract/day (standardized to 30% andrographolides)
TimingWith meals
Daily cost0.20–0.60
Often used short-term during cold and flu season. Not typically taken long-term continuously.
Side Effects
- !Bitter taste — capsules are preferred over powder
- !May cause digestive discomfort or nausea
- !Can lower blood pressure — caution if you're on antihypertensives
- !May affect fertility — avoid if trying to conceive
- !Could interact with blood thinners
Food Sources
- • Andrographis is primarily a supplement — not common in Western diets
- • Used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine as an herb
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