Description
The standardized extract of Andrographis paniculata (chuan xin lian, kalmegh, 'king of bitters'), containing andrographolide as the principal active diterpenoid lactone. Used in immune-support and cold-and-flu dietary supplements globally with one of the stronger clinical evidence bases among immune-support botanicals.
Light yellow to brown free-flowing powder with characteristic intensely bitter taste. Limited water solubility; freely soluble in alcohol.
We supply food-grade Andrographis Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include 10 percent Andrographolide (standard supplement grade), 30 percent Andrographolide (premium grade), 50 percent Andrographolide (high-end concentrated grade), 95 percent Pure Andrographolide (pharmaceutical-grade isolated active), and 5 percent Total Andrographolides (the commission E reference grade).
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering andrographolide content (HPLC), total andrographolides, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiology.
Introduction
Andrographis has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda for centuries for fevers, infections, and inflammatory conditions. The plant's extreme bitterness gave rise to its common name 'king of bitters.' The plant rose to commercial prominence in Scandinavia in the 1980s through Kan Jang, a registered herbal medicine for upper respiratory tract infections.
Industrial production proceeds by ethanol or hydroalcoholic extraction of dried aerial parts (predominantly leaves), followed by purification and standardization to defined andrographolide content.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient in most jurisdictions; registered as a traditional herbal medicine in the EU under directive 2004/24/EC for relief of common cold symptoms.
Clinical evidence for Andrographis in upper respiratory tract infection is among the strongest for any botanical immune-support ingredient, supported by multiple randomized controlled trials and several systematic reviews showing modest but consistent reductions in symptom severity and duration.
Strategic positioning targets immune-support and cold-and-flu dietary supplements globally, with premium positioning supported by the clinical evidence base versus competing botanicals such as Echinacea.
Where it is used
- Immune-support dietary supplements: cold-and-flu management formulations (the dominant commercial application)
- Liver-support combination supplement formulations
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: chuan xin lian formulations for heat and toxin clearance
- Traditional Ayurvedic medicine: kalmegh preparations
- Upper respiratory tract infection-support supplement formulations
- Pharmaceutical applications: registered medicines in several Asian markets
- Veterinary applications for immune support in livestock and companion animals
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to brown free-flowing powder |
| Andrographolide (HPLC) | 10% / 30% / 50% / 95% (grade dependent) |
| Total andrographolides | ≥ 5% (commission E reference) |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Source | Andrographis paniculata aerial parts |
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