Herb Pharm Andrographis Liquid Extract for Immune System Support, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) (DANDRO01)

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Andrographis is not the best tasting herb especially when you are sick. I have been through a number of brands, and this has been my consistent go to. It is definitely an acquired taste, but for some reason this one doesn’t seem to taste as bad as some other ones do. A little recommendation would be to dilute it in a shot glass of water (not juice because that contains sugar) versus directly on or under the tongue if that is too much to handle.

This is a great product. I spend lots of time as a teacher around sick kids but manage to stay healthy by taking this product. There are a lot of immune defense products out there but this one really works. Haven’t been able to find it in a store.

The taste isn't that bad, and I'm the sort to put the drops right on my tongue. Now, you don't have to do what I do. Mix it with liquid, like a normal person. Yes, it's bitter and dark, but so are coffee and chocolate. To my tongue, the andrographis shares taste compounds with both of those. But never mind the taste: does it work? My ND recommended it, so I figured I'd give it a try. Worked like a charm. I use it any time I feel under the weather. This stuff even kicked my EBV. I was concerned about it causing insomnia. It didn't. I'm ordering more.

This has helped shorten the duration of our colds, but oh my word, is it ever disgusting! My 14-year-old will force herself to chug it in orange juice with a water chaser. My 11-year-old refuses to drink it at ALL. So bottom line: if you can get yourself to take it, it's beneficial. But that's a big IF.

So very glad Amazon is carrying Herb Pharm products. Would not travel or be in crowds without this. Effective when taken properly.

The taste would be less an issue if one knew that in India this herb is called "King of Bitter". We do need bitters in our diets, and being lopsided on the sugar side, we need it even more. Three tips to make the herb more palatable: 1. There are genetic difference about how bitterness is perceived. Perhaps you are more affected by bitterness than I am? 2. I put my dose in the biggest tea cups ich have, thus diluting it. I sip on and of during day and night. 3. Originally, I added half a teaspoon of Manuka honey to the mixture - until I couldn't stand the sweetish taste anymore. But of course, honey masks the bitterness a good deal. And here is why I by the tincture rather than a capsule (where the taste doesn't play a role: Recently I have been diagnosed with ataxia, from arsenic poisoning. Well-known culprits are Indian medicinal herbs, green Chinese tea and rice (brown worse than white). The arsenic stems from Himalaya runoff, and from pesticides and fertilizers. And turns out, the brand of Andrographis that I used, was sky-high in arsenic. Alexa Fleckenstein M.D., physician, author.

Andrographis is shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a time tested Immunity modulator that has been used Ayurvedic medicine since times immemorial. In addition to its antiviral and antibacterial effects Andrographis is also used for its benefits to the liver and its function as a digestive aid. It was accredited for stopping the Spanish flu outbreak in India. Herb pharm is a herb company that was founded by the prestigious herbalist Ed Smith. It is based out of Williams Oregon where they grow many of their herbs. They have a reputation for making high quality tintures and carefully sourced Herbs.

Great product!