Andrographis Paniculata, "The King of Bitters"

Sanskrit Name: Kalmegh • English Name: "The King of Bitters" • Latin Name: Andrographis Paniculata

Andrographis paniculata is an herb used in traditional Ayurveda and is also very important in Chinese herbology and Western herbs as well.

The Kailas Perspective:

One of the most important herbs I have in my apothecary. Andrographis Paniculata has been with me since 2000. Any time I feel bloated it immeidately fires up my digestive system and removes gas. It has great Vata reducing qualities. Any time I feel like I am getting sick, the Andrographis kick-starts my liver and immune system - It's the fastest way to move a cold out of the body. I totally love and honor this amazing herb.

Ayurvedic Perspective:		Key herb to protect the liver
Nourishes:		Immune System, Reproductive System
Tonifies:		Digestive System, Liver, Blood
Cleanses:		Digestive System, Liver, Blood
Reduces:		Flu and Colds, Bloating and Gas, Heat, Hypertension, Inflammation, Colic
Dosha Effects:		Decreases Kapha and Pitta, Stimulates Vata and moves Prana

Observations:

It's the number one selling herb for flu and colds in Sweden for over 20 years, sold as a product called Kold Kare. That's how I first found out about it. Nowadays I use it in tablet form. It's really important to taste the herb, and learn to enjoy the bitter flavor. That's what does the healing - just tuck it under your gum and you will get the maximum effect.