Planetary Herbals, Andrographis Extract & Andrographis Herb 400mg, 60 Tablets

Andrographis Full Spectrum and Standardized Extract
Traditional Winter Herb

Word is spreading in the health food industry about andrographis. Although new to the United States, this traditional herb has a long history of use in China, India, and other countries in subtropical and southeast Asia. Andrographis has been used for decades as a primary herb for the winter season.

Andrographis Paniculata Traditional Use
Andrographis paniculata is an herb commonly used in China, India, and other countries in subtropical and Southeast Asia. Both the fresh and dried leaves, as well as the fresh juice of the whole plant, have been used in a variety of cultures. In traditional Chinese herbalism, andrographis is used to support healthy digestive, cardiovascular, and urinary systems. In Sweden, andrographis has been used for more than 10 years as a primary herb for the winter season.

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

The Full Spectrum Andrographis Difference
Full Spectrum Andrographis combines andrographis extract standardized to 10% andrographolide, with whole leaf. Taken twice daily (the suggested dosage), this product provides the amount of andrographis found effective in clinical trials. The combination of standardized andrographis extract with whole herb offers a Full Spectrum of the beneficial constituents of the plant.

All Planetary Formulas 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.

Supplement Facts for 400 mg
Serving Size: 1 tablet
Amount %DV
Andrographis Standardized Extract (10% andrographolides) 300 mg
Andrographis Herb (Andrographis paniculata) 100 mg

Other Ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate, stearic acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, and modified cellulose gum.

Warning: Take andrographis paniculata only as directed. Not for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Suggested Use: One Andrographis tablet twice daily for no more than 10 days at a time, or as recommended by your health care professional.