About Andrographis EP80™: Andrographis and Its Traditional Use
Andrographis paniculata is a bitter-tasting herb native to South and Southeast Asia, where it has been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine for centuries to support immune function and overall wellness.* Sometimes called the “King of Bitters” for its intensely bitter taste, the plant’s leaves and stems contain a class of bioactive compounds called andrographolides, which are the focus of modern research. Terry Naturally’s sourcing and standardization of this botanical ensures a consistent ingredient—not just whole-herb powder with unverified potency.
What Makes EP80™ Different from Standard Andrographis?
The EP80™ designation reflects a specific extraction and standardization process applied to Andrographis paniculata to deliver a consistent, verified level of andrographolides per serving. EP80™ ensures that each serving delivers andrographolides at the specific level used inscientific research on supporting healthy immune function.*
How Andrographis Supports Healthy Immune Function*
Andrographolides—the bioactive compounds in Andrographis EP80™—are studied for their role in modulating the body’s normal immune response, supporting the activity of key immune cells, and promoting healthy immune function. Research on standardized andrographis extracts has examined its role in supporting the body’s natural defenses and helping maintain normal upper respiratory tract comfort.*
How to Choose the Right Andrographis EP80™ Formula
Terry Naturally offers three formulas featuring Andrographis EP80™. Andrographis EP80™ Extra Strength is the flagship single-ingredient formula, providing a concentrated daily serving of the EP80™ extract for those seeking targeted immune support. Andrographis EP80™ with Umckaloabo pairs the EP80™ extract with Pelargonium sidoides—another botanical with published research for supporting healthy upper respiratory tract comfort—making it well suited for those looking for comprehensive respiratory and immune botanical support in one formula. Andrographis and Ashwagandha pairs EP80™ with a standardized ashwagandha extract, supporting both immune function and the body’s healthy response to occasional stress.* The right choice depends on your primary wellness priority and how each formula fits your existing routine.
Frequently Asked Questions About Andrographis EP80™
What is andrographis used for?
Andrographis is a botanical studied for its role in supporting the body’s normal immune function and healthy upper respiratory tract comfort. It is commonly used by adults looking for a research-backed botanical to support year-round immune health as part of a daily wellness routine.*
What are andrographolides and why do they matter?
Andrographolides are the primary class of bioactive compounds found in Andrographis paniculata and are the compounds most studied in published research on andrographis and immune health.* The amount of andrographolides in an andrographis supplement is the most important quality indicator—and the reason standardization to a known andrographolide level, as in EP80™, matters.
Is it safe to take Andrographis EP80™ daily?
Andrographis has a well-established research history and is considered appropriate for daily use at the amounts found on most supplement labels.
How does Andrographis EP80™ with Umckaloabo differ from the Extra Strength formula?
Andrographis EP80™ Extra Strength focuses on delivering a concentrated daily serving of the EP80™ extract for targeted immune support. Andrographis EP80™ with Umckaloabo adds Pelargonium sidoides—commonly known as Umckaloabo—a botanical with published research on supporting healthy upper respiratory tract comfort and function. For those primarily interested in immune support, Extra Strength is the more direct option; for those with a particular interest in upper respiratory wellness alongside immune support, the combination formula addresses both dimensions.*
Can I take andrographis with other supplements?
Andrographis EP80™ is frequently combined with complementary botanicals in the formulas offered—including ashwagandha and Umckaloabo—and is designed to complement a broader daily wellness routine.*
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