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Queen of the bitters

₡2,550.00

SKU: 1660 Category:

Scientific name: Andrographis paniculata

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: SE Asia

Medicinal use: It has been used for centuries in Asia to treat upper respiratory infections, gastrointestinal problems, fever, sore throat among other diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine it is considered a useful herb to treat fever and to dispel toxins from the body. In Scandinavian countries it is commonly used to prevent and treat common colds.

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