Excretion of andrographis is fairly rapid (with 50% being excreted through the kidneys during the first two hours) and therefore must be taken on a regular daily schedule to be potentially effective.1
Stephen Harrod Buhner, author of Healing Lyme, suggests taking most herbs in an encapsulated or tablet-form whole herbs rather than tinctures.3
When using andrographis with other herbs, not much of the herb is needed due to its potency. When taken in isolation, the suggested dosage will change. It is important to speak with a qualified herbalist or other trained practitioner who can advise on the among that need be taken.
Excretion of andrographis is fairly rapid (with 50% being excreted through the kidneys during the first two hours) and therefore must be taken on a regular daily schedule to be potentially effective.1
Stephen Harrod Buhner, author of Healing Lyme, suggests taking most herbs in an encapsulated or tablet-form whole herbs rather than tinctures.3
When using andrographis with other herbs, not much of the herb is needed due to its potency. When taken in isolation, the suggested dosage will change. It is important to speak with a qualified herbalist or other trained practitioner who can advise on the among that need be taken.
Andrographis has only recently come to be used in the west, but has been used for centuries in Ayurveda (medicine system native to India) and in Traditional Chinese Medicine.1
Traditionally, andrographis has been used to treat parasites, but the infections spirochetes implicated in Lyme Disease act similarly to parasites, so similar treatments are expect. Also, prior to antibiotics, andrographis was used to treat syphilis, which is another type of spirochete.2
Andrographis is considered to be one of the main herbs that can help lower, or even eliminate, lyme spirochete loads in the body, support the innate immune function to help respond to the borrelia infection, and treat some of the symptoms of Lyme disease including central nervous system confusion, arthritic inflammation, and skin issues among others.1
Particularly important is the ability of andrographis to protect against neurodegeneration in the brain, which is one the most serious and devastating symptoms of Lyme Disease. It is also helpful for protecting the heart.
(The other "main" herbs are Japanese Knotweed and Cat's Claw.)
Additionally, andrographis is gaining popularity as a treatment for AIDS, colds and flu, and even cancer.
Andrographis has only recently come to be used in the west, but has been used for centuries in Ayurveda (medicine system native to India) and in Traditional Chinese Medicine.1
Traditionally, andrographis has been used to treat parasites, but the infections spirochetes implicated in Lyme Disease act similarly to parasites, so similar treatments are expect. Also, prior to antibiotics, andrographis was used to treat syphilis, which is another type of spirochete.2
Excretion of andrographis is fairly rapid (with 50% being excreted through the kidneys during the first two hours) and therefore must be taken on a regular daily schedule to be potentially effective.1
Stephen Harrod Buhner, author of Healing Lyme, suggests taking most herbs in an encapsulated or tablet-form whole herbs rather than tinctures.3
When using andrographis with other herbs, not much of the herb is needed due to its potency. When taken in isolation, the suggested dosage will change. It is important to speak with a qualified herbalist or other trained practitioner who can advise on the among that need be taken.
Andrographis is considered to be one of the main herbs that can help lower, or even eliminate, lyme spirochete loads in the body, support the innate immune function to help respond to the borrelia infection, and treat some of the symptoms of Lyme disease including central nervous system confusion, arthritic inflammation, and skin issues among others.1
Particularly important is the ability of andrographis to protect against neurodegeneration in the brain, which is among one the most serious and devastating symptoms of Lyme Disease. It is also helpful for protecting the heart.
(The other "main" herbs are Japanese Knotweed and Cat's Claw.)
Andrographis is considered to be one of the main herbs that can help lower, or even eliminate, lyme spirochete loads in the body, support the innate immune function to help respond to the borrelia infection, and treat some of the symptoms of Lyme disease including central nervous system confusion, arthritic inflammation, and skin issues among others.1
Particularly important is the ability of andrographis to protect against neurodegeneration in the brain, which is one the most serious and devastating symptoms of Lyme Disease. It is also helpful for protecting the heart.
(The other "main" herbs are Japanese Knotweed and Cat's Claw.)
Among the common names for Andrographis (andrographis paniculata) are green chiretta, chuan xin lian (in Traditional Chinese Medicine), and kalmegh (Ayurveda), as well as many more.
Andrographis has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antispirochetal (particularly important for the treatment of Lyme Disease), antimalarial, antitumor, antidiarrheal, immune stimulant, sedative, antithrombotic and thrombolytic, and hypoglycemic properties, among others.
Andrographis is considered to be one of the main herbs that can help lower, or even eliminate, lyme spirochete loads in the body, support the innate immune function to help respond to the borrelia infection, and treat some of the symptoms of Lyme disease including central nervous system confusion, arthritic inflammation, and skin involvement issues among others.1
Particularly important is the ability of andrographis to protect against neurodegeneration in the brain, which is one the most serious and devastating symptoms of Lyme Disease. It is also helpful for protecting the heart.
(The other "main" herbs are Japanese Knotweed and Cat's Claw.)
Andrographis is considered to be one of the main herbs that can help lower, or even eliminate, lyme spirochete loads in the body, support the innate immune function to help respond to the borrelia infection, and treat some of the symptoms of Lyme disease including central nervous system confusion, arthritic inflammation, and skin issues among others.1
Particularly important is the ability of andrographis to protect against neurodegeneration in the brain, which is one the most serious and devastating symptoms of Lyme Disease. It is also helpful for protecting the heart.
(The other "main" herbs are Japanese Knotweed and Cat's Claw.)
